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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.55, 1,572.83 and 499.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.55, 1,572.83 and 499.07 is: 748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.55 : 1,572.83 = 499.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.55/1,572.83 = 499.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.55x = 1,572.83 × 499.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.55x = 784,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,952.27/1,048.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.61

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