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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.64, 1,572.32 and 399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.64, 1,572.32 and 399.21 is: 598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.64 : 1,572.32 = 399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.64/1,572.32 = 399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.64x = 1,572.32 × 399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.64x = 627,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,683.87/1,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.57

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