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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.76, 1,573.53 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.76, 1,573.53 and 355.80 is: 533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.76 : 1,573.53 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.76/1,573.53 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.76x = 1,573.53 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.76x = 559,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,861.97/1,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.32

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