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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.12, 1,573.68 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.12, 1,573.68 and 355.86 is: 533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.12 : 1,573.68 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.12/1,573.68 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.12x = 1,573.68 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.12x = 560,005.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,005.23/1,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.79

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