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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.03, 1,574.78 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.03, 1,574.78 and 356.67 is: 534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.03 : 1,574.78 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.03/1,574.78 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.03x = 1,574.78 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.03x = 561,675.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,675.00/1,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.91

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