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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.57, 1,577.55 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.57, 1,577.55 and 358.20 is: 537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.57 : 1,577.55 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.57/1,577.55 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.57x = 1,577.55 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.57x = 565,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,076.62/1,051.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.36

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