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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.21, 1,573.96 and 318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.21, 1,573.96 and 318.84 is: 478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.21 : 1,573.96 = 318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.21/1,573.96 = 318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.21x = 1,573.96 × 318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.21x = 501,841.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,841.41/1,049.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.30

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