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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.87, 1,574.82 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.87, 1,574.82 and 400.64 is: 600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.87 : 1,574.82 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.87/1,574.82 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.87x = 1,574.82 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.87x = 630,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,935.88/1,049.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.97

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