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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.97, 1,572.56 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.97, 1,572.56 and 432.29 is: 648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.97 : 1,572.56 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.97/1,572.56 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.97x = 1,572.56 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.97x = 679,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,803.73/1,048.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.07

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