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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.75, 1,569.35 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.75, 1,569.35 and 361.75 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.75 : 1,569.35 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.75/1,569.35 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.75x = 1,569.35 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.75x = 567,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,710.55/1,045.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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