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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.98, 1,574.97 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.98, 1,574.97 and 365.50 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.98 : 1,574.97 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.98/1,574.97 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.98x = 1,574.97 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.98x = 575,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,651.54/1,049.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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