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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.38, 1,571.66 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.38, 1,571.66 and 398.16 is: 597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.38 : 1,571.66 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.38/1,571.66 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.38x = 1,571.66 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.38x = 625,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,770.15/1,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.47

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