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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.18, 1,570.02 and 388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.18, 1,570.02 and 388.74 is: 582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.18 : 1,570.02 = 388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.18/1,570.02 = 388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.18x = 1,570.02 × 388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.18x = 610,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,329.57/1,047.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.83

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