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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.95, 1,572.35 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.95, 1,572.35 and 355.05 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.95 : 1,572.35 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.95/1,572.35 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.95x = 1,572.35 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.95x = 558,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,261.09/1,048.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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