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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.92, 1,573.65 and 432.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.92, 1,573.65 and 432.42 is: 648.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.92 : 1,573.65 = 432.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.92/1,573.65 = 432.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.92x = 1,573.65 × 432.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.92x = 680,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,477.73/1,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.74

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