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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.29, 1,573.06 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.29, 1,573.06 and 390.06 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.29 : 1,573.06 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.29/1,573.06 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.29x = 1,573.06 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.29x = 613,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,587.78/1,048.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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