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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.25, 1,571.27 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.25, 1,571.27 and 354.26 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.25 : 1,571.27 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.25/1,571.27 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.25x = 1,571.27 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.25x = 556,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,628.48/1,048.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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