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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.61, 1,572.62 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.61, 1,572.62 and 399.20 is: 598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.61 : 1,572.62 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.61/1,572.62 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.61x = 1,572.62 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.61x = 627,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,780.04/1,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.68

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