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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.36, 1,573.32 and 536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.36, 1,573.32 and 536.24 is: 803.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.36 : 1,573.32 = 536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.36/1,573.32 = 536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.36x = 1,573.32 × 536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.36x = 843,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,677.12/1,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.99

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