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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.28, 1,561.84 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.28, 1,561.84 and 357.28 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.28 : 1,561.84 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.28/1,561.84 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.28x = 1,561.84 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.28x = 558,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,014.20/1,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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