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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.87, 1,571.82 and 398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.87, 1,571.82 and 398.64 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.87 : 1,571.82 = 398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.87/1,571.82 = 398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.87x = 1,571.82 × 398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.87x = 626,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,590.32/1,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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