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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.12, 1,573.64 and 638.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.12, 1,573.64 and 638.36 is: 957.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.12 : 1,573.64 = 638.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.12/1,573.64 = 638.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.12x = 1,573.64 × 638.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.12x = 1,004,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,548.83/1,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.52

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