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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.77, 1,574.61 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.77, 1,574.61 and 319.33 is: 478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.77 : 1,574.61 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.77/1,574.61 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.77x = 1,574.61 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.77x = 502,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,820.21/1,049.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.98

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