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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.14, 1,573.94 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.14, 1,573.94 and 399.88 is: 599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.14 : 1,573.94 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.14/1,573.94 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.14x = 1,573.94 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.14x = 629,387.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,387.13/1,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.91

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