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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.18, 1,573.59 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.18, 1,573.59 and 279.50 is: 419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.18 : 1,573.59 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.18/1,573.59 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.18x = 1,573.59 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.18x = 439,818.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,818.41/1,049.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.20

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