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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.23, 1,575.30 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.23, 1,575.30 and 356.87 is: 535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.23 : 1,575.30 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.23/1,575.30 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.23x = 1,575.30 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.23x = 562,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,177.31/1,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.29

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