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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.26, 1,571.27 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.26, 1,571.27 and 499.28 is: 748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.26 : 1,571.27 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.26/1,571.27 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.26x = 1,571.27 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.26x = 784,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,503.69/1,048.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.39

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