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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.69, 1,571.34 and 389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.69, 1,571.34 and 389.47 is: 584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.69 : 1,571.34 = 389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.69/1,571.34 = 389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.69x = 1,571.34 × 389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.69x = 611,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,989.79/1,047.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.13

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