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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.04, 1,572.10 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.04, 1,572.10 and 431.80 is: 647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.04 : 1,572.10 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.04/1,572.10 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.04x = 1,572.10 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.04x = 678,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,832.78/1,048.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.72

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