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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050, 1,575.20 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050, 1,575.20 and 356.78 is: 535.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050 : 1,575.20 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050/1,575.20 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050x = 1,575.20 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050x = 561,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,999.86/1,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.24

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