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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.76, 1,574.71 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.76, 1,574.71 and 319.34 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.76 : 1,574.71 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.76/1,574.71 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.76x = 1,574.71 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.76x = 502,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,871.03/1,049.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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