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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.29, 1,574.56 and 391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.29, 1,574.56 and 391.06 is: 586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.29 : 1,574.56 = 391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.29/1,574.56 = 391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.29x = 1,574.56 × 391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.29x = 615,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,747.43/1,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.82

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