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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.76, 1,571.70 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.76, 1,571.70 and 399.28 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.76 : 1,571.70 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.76/1,571.70 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.76x = 1,571.70 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.76x = 627,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,548.38/1,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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