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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.26, 1,571.28 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.26, 1,571.28 and 354.30 is: 531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.26 : 1,571.28 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.26/1,571.28 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.26x = 1,571.28 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.26x = 556,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,704.50/1,048.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.07

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