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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.47, 1,576.38 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.47, 1,576.38 and 357.69 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.47 : 1,576.38 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.47/1,576.38 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.47x = 1,576.38 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.47x = 563,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,855.36/1,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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