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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.47, 1,572.48 and 355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.47, 1,572.48 and 355.11 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.47 : 1,572.48 = 355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.47/1,572.48 = 355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.47x = 1,572.48 × 355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.47x = 558,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,403.37/1,048.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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