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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.93, 1,573.73 and 318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.93, 1,573.73 and 318.58 is: 477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.93 : 1,573.73 = 318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.93/1,573.73 = 318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.93x = 1,573.73 × 318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.93x = 501,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,358.90/1,048.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.97

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