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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.66, 1,574.48 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.66, 1,574.48 and 319.19 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.66 : 1,574.48 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.66/1,574.48 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.66x = 1,574.48 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.66x = 502,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,548.80/1,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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