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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.15, 1,573.79 and 318.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.15, 1,573.79 and 318.73 is: 478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.15 : 1,573.79 = 318.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.15/1,573.79 = 318.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.15x = 1,573.79 × 318.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.15x = 501,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,614.09/1,049.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.11

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