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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.99, 1,572.18 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.99, 1,572.18 and 398.67 is: 598.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.99 : 1,572.18 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.99/1,572.18 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.99x = 1,572.18 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.99x = 626,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,785.82/1,047.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.08

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