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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.29, 1,573.83 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.29, 1,573.83 and 318.87 is: 478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.29 : 1,573.83 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.29/1,573.83 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.29x = 1,573.83 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.29x = 501,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,853.07/1,049.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.28

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