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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.56, 1,574.73 and 684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.56, 1,574.73 and 684.06 is: 1,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.56 : 1,574.73 = 684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.56/1,574.73 = 684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.56x = 1,574.73 × 684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.56x = 1,077,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,209.80/1,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.32

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