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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.73, 1,572.99 and 355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.73, 1,572.99 and 355.37 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.73 : 1,572.99 = 355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.73/1,572.99 = 355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.73x = 1,572.99 × 355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.73x = 558,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,985.59/1,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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