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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.06, 1,573.79 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.06, 1,573.79 and 318.74 is: 478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.06 : 1,573.79 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.06/1,573.79 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.06x = 1,573.79 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.06x = 501,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,626.26/1,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.17

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