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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.54, 1,574.38 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.54, 1,574.38 and 346.80 is: 520.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.54 : 1,574.38 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.54/1,574.38 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.54x = 1,574.38 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.54x = 545,999.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,999.60/1,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.23

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