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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.32, 1,573.98 and 355.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.32, 1,573.98 and 355.99 is: 533.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.32 : 1,573.98 = 355.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.32/1,573.98 = 355.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.32x = 1,573.98 × 355.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.32x = 560,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,321.14/1,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.99

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