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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.29, 1,571.58 and 462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.29, 1,571.58 and 462.87 is: 693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.29 : 1,571.58 = 462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.29/1,571.58 = 462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.29x = 1,571.58 × 462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.29x = 727,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,437.23/1,048.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.93

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