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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.65, 1,574.46 and 319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.65, 1,574.46 and 319.27 is: 478.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.65 : 1,574.46 = 319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.65/1,574.46 = 319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.65x = 1,574.46 × 319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.65x = 502,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,677.84/1,049.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.90

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