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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.95, 1,572.15 and 398.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.95, 1,572.15 and 398.69 is: 598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.95 : 1,572.15 = 398.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.95/1,572.15 = 398.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.95x = 1,572.15 × 398.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.95x = 626,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,798.05/1,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.12

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