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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.14, 1,573.26 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.14, 1,573.26 and 399.64 is: 599.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.14 : 1,573.26 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.14/1,573.26 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.14x = 1,573.26 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.14x = 628,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,737.63/1,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.29

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