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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.32, 1,571.70 and 499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.32, 1,571.70 and 499.86 is: 749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.32 : 1,571.70 = 499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.32/1,571.70 = 499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.32x = 1,571.70 × 499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.32x = 785,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,629.96/1,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.42

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