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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.08, 1,573.28 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.08, 1,573.28 and 355.60 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.08 : 1,573.28 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.08/1,573.28 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.08x = 1,573.28 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.08x = 559,458.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,458.37/1,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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