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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.52, 1,574.06 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.52, 1,574.06 and 318.88 is: 478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.52 : 1,574.06 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.52/1,574.06 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.52x = 1,574.06 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.52x = 501,936.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,936.25/1,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.25

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