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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.16, 1,574.40 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.16, 1,574.40 and 399.96 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.16 : 1,574.40 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.16/1,574.40 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.16x = 1,574.40 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.16x = 629,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,697.02/1,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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