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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.85, 1,574.53 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.85, 1,574.53 and 356.43 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.85 : 1,574.53 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.85/1,574.53 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.85x = 1,574.53 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.85x = 561,209.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,209.73/1,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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