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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048, 1,572.72 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048, 1,572.72 and 364 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048 : 1,572.72 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048/1,572.72 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048x = 1,572.72 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048x = 572,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,470.08/1,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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