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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.70, 1,574.55 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.70, 1,574.55 and 356.55 is: 534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.70 : 1,574.55 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.70/1,574.55 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.70x = 1,574.55 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.70x = 561,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,405.80/1,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.83

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