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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.25, 1,571.48 and 398.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.25, 1,571.48 and 398.53 is: 597.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.25 : 1,571.48 = 398.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.25/1,571.48 = 398.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.25x = 1,571.48 × 398.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.25x = 626,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,279.93/1,048.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.45

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