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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.03, 1,572.13 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.03, 1,572.13 and 354.70 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.03 : 1,572.13 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.03/1,572.13 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.03x = 1,572.13 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.03x = 557,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,634.51/1,048.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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