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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.46, 1,577.13 and 358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.46, 1,577.13 and 358.10 is: 537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.46 : 1,577.13 = 358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.46/1,577.13 = 358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.46x = 1,577.13 × 358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.46x = 564,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,770.25/1,051.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.13

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