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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.49, 1,575.24 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.49, 1,575.24 and 357.04 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.49 : 1,575.24 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.49/1,575.24 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.49x = 1,575.24 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.49x = 562,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,423.69/1,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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