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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.32, 1,571.43 and 397.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.32, 1,571.43 and 397.90 is: 597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.32 : 1,571.43 = 397.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.32/1,571.43 = 397.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.32x = 1,571.43 × 397.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.32x = 625,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,275.45/1,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.02

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