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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.36, 1,574.12 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.36, 1,574.12 and 356 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.36 : 1,574.12 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.36/1,574.12 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.36x = 1,574.12 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.36x = 560,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,386.72/1,049.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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