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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.23, 1,574.12 and 318.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.23, 1,574.12 and 318.83 is: 478.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.23 : 1,574.12 = 318.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.23/1,574.12 = 318.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.23x = 1,574.12 × 318.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.23x = 501,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,876.68/1,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.33

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