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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.14, 1,575.28 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.14, 1,575.28 and 356.52 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.14 : 1,575.28 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.14/1,575.28 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.14x = 1,575.28 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.14x = 561,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,617.04/1,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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