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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.51, 1,571.58 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.51, 1,571.58 and 398.25 is: 597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.51 : 1,571.58 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.51/1,571.58 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.51x = 1,571.58 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.51x = 625,881.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,881.74/1,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.49

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