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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.10, 1,575.13 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.10, 1,575.13 and 356.76 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.10 : 1,575.13 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.10/1,575.13 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.10x = 1,575.13 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.10x = 561,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,943.38/1,050.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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