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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.48, 1,574.24 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.48, 1,574.24 and 365.32 is: 547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.48 : 1,574.24 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.48/1,574.24 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.48x = 1,574.24 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.48x = 575,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,101.36/1,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.99

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