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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.10, 1,573.64 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.10, 1,573.64 and 355.77 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.10 : 1,573.64 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.10/1,573.64 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.10x = 1,573.64 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.10x = 559,844.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,844.26/1,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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