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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.39, 1,572.15 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.39, 1,572.15 and 431.68 is: 647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.39 : 1,572.15 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.39/1,572.15 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.39x = 1,572.15 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.39x = 678,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,665.71/1,048.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.34

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