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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.18, 1,572.88 and 431.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.18, 1,572.88 and 431.95 is: 648.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.18 : 1,572.88 = 431.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.18/1,572.88 = 431.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.18x = 1,572.88 × 431.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.18x = 679,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,405.52/1,048.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.18

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