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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.53, 1,572.81 and 355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.53, 1,572.81 and 355.21 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.53 : 1,572.81 = 355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.53/1,572.81 = 355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.53x = 1,572.81 × 355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.53x = 558,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,672.58/1,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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