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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.78, 1,576.05 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.78, 1,576.05 and 357.44 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.78 : 1,576.05 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.78/1,576.05 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.78x = 1,576.05 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.78x = 563,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,335.43/1,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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