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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.34, 1,575.86 and 357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.34, 1,575.86 and 357.45 is: 536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.34 : 1,575.86 = 357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.34/1,575.86 = 357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.34x = 1,575.86 × 357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.34x = 563,290.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,290.11/1,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.29

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