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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.63, 1,574.68 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.63, 1,574.68 and 319.26 is: 478.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.63 : 1,574.68 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.63/1,574.68 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.63x = 1,574.68 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.63x = 502,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,735.38/1,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.96

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