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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.30, 1,571.07 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.30, 1,571.07 and 431.16 is: 646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.30 : 1,571.07 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.30/1,571.07 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.30x = 1,571.07 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.30x = 677,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,382.54/1,048.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.17

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