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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.01, 1,572.22 and 398.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.01, 1,572.22 and 398.69 is: 598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.01 : 1,572.22 = 398.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.01/1,572.22 = 398.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.01x = 1,572.22 × 398.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.01x = 626,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,826.40/1,048.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.11

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