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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.45, 1,575.52 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.45, 1,575.52 and 357.14 is: 535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.45 : 1,575.52 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.45/1,575.52 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.45x = 1,575.52 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.45x = 562,686.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,686.27/1,050.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.66

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