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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.67, 1,577.64 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.67, 1,577.64 and 358.11 is: 537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.67 : 1,577.64 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.67/1,577.64 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.67x = 1,577.64 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.67x = 564,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,968.66/1,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.21

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