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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.16, 1,560.31 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.16, 1,560.31 and 346.80 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.16 : 1,560.31 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.16/1,560.31 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.16x = 1,560.31 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.16x = 541,114.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,114.64/1,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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