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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.08, 1,571.28 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.08, 1,571.28 and 662.52 is: 993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.08 : 1,571.28 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.08/1,571.28 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.08x = 1,571.28 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.08x = 1,041,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,004.43/1,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.25

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