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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.97, 1,573.44 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.97, 1,573.44 and 355.49 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.97 : 1,573.44 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.97/1,573.44 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.97x = 1,573.44 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.97x = 559,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,342.19/1,048.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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