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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.65, 1,576.94 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.65, 1,576.94 and 358.22 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.65 : 1,576.94 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.65/1,576.94 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.65x = 1,576.94 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.65x = 564,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,893.60/1,051.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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