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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.77, 1,570.64 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.77, 1,570.64 and 389.46 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.77 : 1,570.64 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.77/1,570.64 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.77x = 1,570.64 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.77x = 611,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,698.75/1,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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