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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.28, 1,574.96 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.28, 1,574.96 and 356.80 is: 535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.28 : 1,574.96 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.28/1,574.96 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.28x = 1,574.96 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.28x = 561,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,945.73/1,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.04

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