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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041, 1,561.74 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041, 1,561.74 and 357 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041 : 1,561.74 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041/1,561.74 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041x = 1,561.74 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041x = 557,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,541.18/1,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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