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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.14, 1,572.48 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.14, 1,572.48 and 354.96 is: 532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.14 : 1,572.48 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.14/1,572.48 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.14x = 1,572.48 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.14x = 558,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,167.50/1,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.53

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