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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.74, 1,573.28 and 355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.74, 1,573.28 and 355.45 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.74 : 1,573.28 = 355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.74/1,573.28 = 355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.74x = 1,573.28 × 355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.74x = 559,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,222.38/1,048.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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