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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.23, 1,572.36 and 399.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.23, 1,572.36 and 399.03 is: 598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.23 : 1,572.36 = 399.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.23/1,572.36 = 399.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.23x = 1,572.36 × 399.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.23x = 627,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,418.81/1,048.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.55

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