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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.45, 1,574.17 and 356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.45, 1,574.17 and 356.09 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.45 : 1,574.17 = 356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.45/1,574.17 = 356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.45x = 1,574.17 × 356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.45x = 560,537.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,537.43/1,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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