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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.14, 1,572.30 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.14, 1,572.30 and 399.52 is: 598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.14 : 1,572.30 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.14/1,572.30 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.14x = 1,572.30 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.14x = 628,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,165.26/1,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.74

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