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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.73, 1,572.39 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.73, 1,572.39 and 432.27 is: 648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.73 : 1,572.39 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.73/1,572.39 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.73x = 1,572.39 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.73x = 679,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,697.03/1,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.12

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