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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.95, 1,573.07 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.95, 1,573.07 and 355.46 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.95 : 1,573.07 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.95/1,573.07 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.95x = 1,573.07 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.95x = 559,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,153.82/1,048.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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