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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.87, 1,573.32 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.87, 1,573.32 and 399.64 is: 599.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.87 : 1,573.32 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.87/1,573.32 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.87x = 1,573.32 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.87x = 628,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,761.60/1,048.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.47

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