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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.85, 1,577.85 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.85, 1,577.85 and 358.59 is: 537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.85 : 1,577.85 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.85/1,577.85 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.85x = 1,577.85 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.85x = 565,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,801.23/1,051.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.91

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