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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.61, 1,574.26 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.61, 1,574.26 and 356.30 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.61 : 1,574.26 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.61/1,574.26 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.61x = 1,574.26 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.61x = 560,906.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,906.98/1,049.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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