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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.45, 1,572.98 and 432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.45, 1,572.98 and 432.99 is: 648.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.45 : 1,572.98 = 432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.45/1,572.98 = 432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.45x = 1,572.98 × 432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.45x = 681,082.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,082.45/1,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.99

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