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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.63, 1,574.44 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.63, 1,574.44 and 280.13 is: 420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.63 : 1,574.44 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.63/1,574.44 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.63x = 1,574.44 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.63x = 441,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,039.30/1,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.19

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