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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.04, 1,573.54 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.04, 1,573.54 and 355.70 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.04 : 1,573.54 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.04/1,573.54 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.04x = 1,573.54 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.04x = 559,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,700.31/1,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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