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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.99, 1,574.96 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.99, 1,574.96 and 319.58 is: 479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.99 : 1,574.96 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.99/1,574.96 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.99x = 1,574.96 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.99x = 503,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,316.24/1,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.35

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