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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.83, 1,571.63 and 399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.83, 1,571.63 and 399.21 is: 598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.83 : 1,571.63 = 399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.83/1,571.63 = 399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.83x = 1,571.63 × 399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.83x = 627,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,408.42/1,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.20

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