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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.77, 1,577.66 and 358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.77, 1,577.66 and 358.52 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.77 : 1,577.66 = 358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.77/1,577.66 = 358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.77x = 1,577.66 × 358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.77x = 565,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,615.00/1,051.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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