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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.68, 1,574.80 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.68, 1,574.80 and 356.40 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.68 : 1,574.80 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.68/1,574.80 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.68x = 1,574.80 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.68x = 561,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,258.72/1,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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