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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.25, 1,577.10 and 357.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.25, 1,577.10 and 357.98 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.25 : 1,577.10 = 357.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.25/1,577.10 = 357.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.25x = 1,577.10 × 357.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.25x = 564,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,570.26/1,051.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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