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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.36, 1,574.01 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.36, 1,574.01 and 356.02 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.36 : 1,574.01 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.36/1,574.01 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.36x = 1,574.01 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.36x = 560,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,375.11/1,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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