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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.42, 1,574.20 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.42, 1,574.20 and 356.16 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.42 : 1,574.20 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.42/1,574.20 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.42x = 1,574.20 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.42x = 560,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,657.42/1,049.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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