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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.22, 1,569.88 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.22, 1,569.88 and 397.49 is: 595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.22 : 1,569.88 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.22/1,569.88 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.22x = 1,569.88 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.22x = 624,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,004.25/1,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.87

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