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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.45, 1,572.28 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.45, 1,572.28 and 354.94 is: 532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.45 : 1,572.28 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.45/1,572.28 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.45x = 1,572.28 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.45x = 558,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,065.06/1,048.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.28

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