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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.79, 1,571.01 and 398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.79, 1,571.01 and 398.17 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.79 : 1,571.01 = 398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.79/1,571.01 = 398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.79x = 1,571.01 × 398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.79x = 625,529.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,529.05/1,047.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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