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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.86, 1,577.28 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.86, 1,577.28 and 358.32 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.86 : 1,577.28 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.86/1,577.28 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.86x = 1,577.28 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.86x = 565,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,170.97/1,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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