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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.01, 1,573.80 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.01, 1,573.80 and 355.83 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.01 : 1,573.80 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.01/1,573.80 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.01x = 1,573.80 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.01x = 560,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,005.25/1,049.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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