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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.11, 1,572.77 and 991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.11, 1,572.77 and 991.82 is: 1,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.11 : 1,572.77 = 991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.11/1,572.77 = 991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.11x = 1,572.77 × 991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.11x = 1,559,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,899.36/1,048.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.30

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