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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.82, 1,573.39 and 390.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.82, 1,573.39 and 390.65 is: 586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.82 : 1,573.39 = 390.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.82/1,573.39 = 390.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.82x = 1,573.39 × 390.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.82x = 614,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,635.96/1,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.02

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