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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.32, 1,571.87 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.32, 1,571.87 and 431.33 is: 646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.32 : 1,571.87 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.32/1,571.87 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.32x = 1,571.87 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.32x = 677,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,991.84/1,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.74

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