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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.89, 1,573.53 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.89, 1,573.53 and 399.66 is: 599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.89 : 1,573.53 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.89/1,573.53 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.89x = 1,573.53 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.89x = 628,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,877.00/1,048.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.56

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