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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049, 1,573.68 and 318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049, 1,573.68 and 318.65 is: 478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049 : 1,573.68 = 318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049/1,573.68 = 318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049x = 1,573.68 × 318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049x = 501,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,453.13/1,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.03

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