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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.81, 1,574.76 and 319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.81, 1,574.76 and 319.40 is: 479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.81 : 1,574.76 = 319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.81/1,574.76 = 319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.81x = 1,574.76 × 319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.81x = 502,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,970.47/1,049.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.11

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