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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.64, 1,570.81 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.64, 1,570.81 and 398.21 is: 597.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.64 : 1,570.81 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.64/1,570.81 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.64x = 1,570.81 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.64x = 625,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,512.25/1,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.07

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