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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.20, 1,569.73 and 636.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.20, 1,569.73 and 636.11 is: 952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.20 : 1,569.73 = 636.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.20/1,569.73 = 636.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.20x = 1,569.73 × 636.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.20x = 998,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,520.95/1,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.61

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