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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.10, 1,560.30 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.10, 1,560.30 and 346.65 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.10 : 1,560.30 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.10/1,560.30 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.10x = 1,560.30 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.10x = 540,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,878.00/1,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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