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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.02, 1,574.51 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.02, 1,574.51 and 356.42 is: 534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.02 : 1,574.51 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.02/1,574.51 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.02x = 1,574.51 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.02x = 561,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,186.85/1,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.45

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