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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.90, 1,571.47 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.90, 1,571.47 and 389.62 is: 584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.90 : 1,571.47 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.90/1,571.47 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.90x = 1,571.47 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.90x = 612,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,274.19/1,047.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.29

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