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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.38, 1,572.57 and 431.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.38, 1,572.57 and 431.97 is: 647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.38 : 1,572.57 = 431.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.38/1,572.57 = 431.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.38x = 1,572.57 × 431.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.38x = 679,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,303.06/1,048.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.96

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