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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.16, 1,571.10 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.16, 1,571.10 and 398.08 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.16 : 1,571.10 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.16/1,571.10 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.16x = 1,571.10 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.16x = 625,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,423.49/1,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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