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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.36, 1,571.52 and 398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.36, 1,571.52 and 398.64 is: 597.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.36 : 1,571.52 = 398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.36/1,571.52 = 398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.36x = 1,571.52 × 398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.36x = 626,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,470.73/1,048.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.57

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