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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.68, 1,574.52 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.68, 1,574.52 and 280.18 is: 420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.68 : 1,574.52 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.68/1,574.52 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.68x = 1,574.52 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.68x = 441,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,149.01/1,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.27

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