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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.59, 1,573.09 and 399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.59, 1,573.09 and 399.27 is: 598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.59 : 1,573.09 = 399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.59/1,573.09 = 399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.59x = 1,573.09 × 399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.59x = 628,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,085.65/1,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.98

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