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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.08, 1,571.14 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.08, 1,571.14 and 432.30 is: 648.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.08 : 1,571.14 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.08/1,571.14 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.08x = 1,571.14 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.08x = 679,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,203.82/1,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.05

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