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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.13, 1,572.53 and 658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.13, 1,572.53 and 658.40 is: 987.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.13 : 1,572.53 = 658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.13/1,572.53 = 658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.13x = 1,572.53 × 658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.13x = 1,035,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,353.75/1,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.81

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