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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.15, 1,574.45 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.15, 1,574.45 and 356.63 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.15 : 1,574.45 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.15/1,574.45 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.15x = 1,574.45 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.15x = 561,489.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,489.40/1,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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