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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.73, 1,575.12 and 724.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.73, 1,575.12 and 724.73 is: 1,088.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.73 : 1,575.12 = 724.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.73/1,575.12 = 724.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.73x = 1,575.12 × 724.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.73x = 1,141,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,536.72/1,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.49

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