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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.27, 1,575.27 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.27, 1,575.27 and 356.91 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.27 : 1,575.27 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.27/1,575.27 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.27x = 1,575.27 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.27x = 562,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,229.62/1,050.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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