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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.16, 1,573.74 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.16, 1,573.74 and 279.66 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.16 : 1,573.74 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.16/1,573.74 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.16x = 1,573.74 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.16x = 440,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,112.13/1,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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