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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.13, 1,577.41 and 367.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.13, 1,577.41 and 367.13 is: 550.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.13 : 1,577.41 = 367.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.13/1,577.41 = 367.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.13x = 1,577.41 × 367.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.13x = 579,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,114.53/1,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.94

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