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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.85, 1,574.77 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.85, 1,574.77 and 356.52 is: 534.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.85 : 1,574.77 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.85/1,574.77 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.85x = 1,574.77 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.85x = 561,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,428.24/1,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.77

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