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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.90, 1,571.82 and 398.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.90, 1,571.82 and 398.89 is: 597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.90 : 1,571.82 = 398.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.90/1,571.82 = 398.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.90x = 1,571.82 × 398.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.90x = 626,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,983.28/1,048.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.75

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