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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.50, 1,574.26 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.50, 1,574.26 and 280 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.50 : 1,574.26 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.50/1,574.26 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.50x = 1,574.26 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.50x = 440,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,792.80/1,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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