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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.47, 1,572.72 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.47, 1,572.72 and 308.13 is: 462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.47 : 1,572.72 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.47/1,572.72 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.47x = 1,572.72 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.47x = 484,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,602.21/1,048.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.20

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