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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.09, 1,573.97 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.09, 1,573.97 and 318.74 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.09 : 1,573.97 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.09/1,573.97 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.09x = 1,573.97 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.09x = 501,677.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,677.73/1,049.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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