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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.46, 1,574.13 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.46, 1,574.13 and 356.10 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.46 : 1,574.13 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.46/1,574.13 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.46x = 1,574.13 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.46x = 560,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,543.13/1,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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