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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.24, 1,573.58 and 399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.24, 1,573.58 and 399.62 is: 599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.24 : 1,573.58 = 399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.24/1,573.58 = 399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.24x = 1,573.58 × 399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.24x = 628,827.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,827.17/1,049.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.32

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