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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.51, 1,572.68 and 432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.51, 1,572.68 and 432.07 is: 648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.51 : 1,572.68 = 432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.51/1,572.68 = 432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.51x = 1,572.68 × 432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.51x = 679,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,505.00/1,048.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.07

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