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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.15, 1,574.03 and 399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.15, 1,574.03 and 399.94 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.15 : 1,574.03 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.15/1,574.03 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.15x = 1,574.03 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.15x = 629,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,514.62/1,049.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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