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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.87, 1,576.51 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.87, 1,576.51 and 357.66 is: 536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.87 : 1,576.51 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.87/1,576.51 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.87x = 1,576.51 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.87x = 563,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,853.67/1,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.56

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