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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.76, 1,572.77 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.76, 1,572.77 and 432.18 is: 648.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.76 : 1,572.77 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.76/1,572.77 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.76x = 1,572.77 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.76x = 679,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,711.87/1,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.11

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