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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.67, 1,574.50 and 319.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.67, 1,574.50 and 319.25 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.67 : 1,574.50 = 319.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.67/1,574.50 = 319.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.67x = 1,574.50 × 319.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.67x = 502,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,659.13/1,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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