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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.58, 1,575.54 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.58, 1,575.54 and 347.63 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.58 : 1,575.54 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.58/1,575.54 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.58x = 1,575.54 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.58x = 547,703.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,703.23/1,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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