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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.44, 1,577.01 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.44, 1,577.01 and 358.11 is: 537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.44 : 1,577.01 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.44/1,577.01 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.44x = 1,577.01 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.44x = 564,743.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,743.05/1,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.11

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