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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.99, 1,574.78 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.99, 1,574.78 and 319.48 is: 479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.99 : 1,574.78 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.99/1,574.78 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.99x = 1,574.78 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.99x = 503,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,105.18/1,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.15

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