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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.55, 1,570.77 and 397.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.55, 1,570.77 and 397.93 is: 596.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.55 : 1,570.77 = 397.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.55/1,570.77 = 397.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.55x = 1,570.77 × 397.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.55x = 625,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,056.51/1,047.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.68

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