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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.21, 1,571.96 and 399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.21, 1,571.96 and 399.13 is: 598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.21 : 1,571.96 = 399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.21/1,571.96 = 399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.21x = 1,571.96 × 399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.21x = 627,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,414.40/1,048.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.56

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