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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.49, 1,572.72 and 355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.49, 1,572.72 and 355.14 is: 532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.49 : 1,572.72 = 355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.49/1,572.72 = 355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.49x = 1,572.72 × 355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.49x = 558,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,535.78/1,048.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.71

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