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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.53, 1,572.21 and 399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.53, 1,572.21 and 399 is: 598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.53 : 1,572.21 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.53/1,572.21 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.53x = 1,572.21 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.53x = 627,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,311.79/1,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.28

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