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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.30, 1,577.12 and 358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.30, 1,577.12 and 358.01 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.30 : 1,577.12 = 358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.30/1,577.12 = 358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.30x = 1,577.12 × 358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.30x = 564,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,615.06/1,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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