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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.18, 1,575.51 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.18, 1,575.51 and 356.80 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.18 : 1,575.51 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.18/1,575.51 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.18x = 1,575.51 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.18x = 562,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,141.97/1,050.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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