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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.06, 1,573.56 and 432.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.06, 1,573.56 and 432.62 is: 648.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.06 : 1,573.56 = 432.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.06/1,573.56 = 432.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.06x = 1,573.56 × 432.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.06x = 680,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,753.53/1,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.92

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