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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.75, 1,573.52 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.75, 1,573.52 and 355.76 is: 533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.75 : 1,573.52 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.75/1,573.52 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.75x = 1,573.52 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.75x = 559,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,785.83/1,049.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.26

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