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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.97, 1,576.23 and 357.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.97, 1,576.23 and 357.61 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.97 : 1,576.23 = 357.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.97/1,576.23 = 357.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.97x = 1,576.23 × 357.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.97x = 563,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,675.61/1,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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