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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.62, 1,574.41 and 319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.62, 1,574.41 and 319.16 is: 478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.62 : 1,574.41 = 319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.62/1,574.41 = 319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.62x = 1,574.41 × 319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.62x = 502,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,487.10/1,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.73

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