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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.76, 1,573.22 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.76, 1,573.22 and 279.24 is: 418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.76 : 1,573.22 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.76/1,573.22 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.76x = 1,573.22 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.76x = 439,305.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,305.95/1,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.88

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