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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.24, 1,569.86 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.24, 1,569.86 and 388.94 is: 583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.24 : 1,569.86 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.24/1,569.86 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.24x = 1,569.86 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.24x = 610,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,573.57/1,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.03

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