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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.94, 1,572.80 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.94, 1,572.80 and 355.48 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.94 : 1,572.80 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.94/1,572.80 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.94x = 1,572.80 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.94x = 559,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,098.94/1,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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