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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.50, 1,572.24 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.50, 1,572.24 and 398.76 is: 597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.50 : 1,572.24 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.50/1,572.24 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.50x = 1,572.24 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.50x = 626,946.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,946.42/1,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.95

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