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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.33, 1,573.99 and 318.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.33, 1,573.99 and 318.91 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.33 : 1,573.99 = 318.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.33/1,573.99 = 318.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.33x = 1,573.99 × 318.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.33x = 501,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,956.42/1,049.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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