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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.79, 1,574.82 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.79, 1,574.82 and 356.24 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.79 : 1,574.82 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.79/1,574.82 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.79x = 1,574.82 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.79x = 561,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,006.00/1,049.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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