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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.52, 1,572.78 and 279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.52, 1,572.78 and 279 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.52 : 1,572.78 = 279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.52/1,572.78 = 279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.52x = 1,572.78 × 279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.52x = 438,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,805.62/1,048.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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