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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.16, 1,575.10 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.16, 1,575.10 and 356.83 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.16 : 1,575.10 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.16/1,575.10 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.16x = 1,575.10 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.16x = 562,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,042.93/1,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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