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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.60, 1,572.42 and 724.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.60, 1,572.42 and 724.12 is: 1,085.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.60 : 1,572.42 = 724.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.60/1,572.42 = 724.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.60x = 1,572.42 × 724.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.60x = 1,138,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,620.77/1,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.85

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