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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.97, 1,576.58 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.97, 1,576.58 and 357.75 is: 536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.97 : 1,576.58 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.97/1,576.58 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.97x = 1,576.58 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.97x = 564,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,021.50/1,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.67

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