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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.17, 1,571.02 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.17, 1,571.02 and 397.55 is: 596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.17 : 1,571.02 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.17/1,571.02 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.17x = 1,571.02 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.17x = 624,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,559.00/1,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.43

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