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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.54, 1,574.64 and 356.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.54, 1,574.64 and 356.55 is: 534.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.54 : 1,574.64 = 356.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.54/1,574.64 = 356.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.54x = 1,574.64 × 356.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.54x = 561,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,437.89/1,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.43

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