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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.45, 1,572.91 and 399.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.45, 1,572.91 and 399.19 is: 598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.45 : 1,572.91 = 399.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.45/1,572.91 = 399.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.45x = 1,572.91 × 399.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.45x = 627,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,887.95/1,048.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.87

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