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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.35, 1,560.33 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.35, 1,560.33 and 347.42 is: 521.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.35 : 1,560.33 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.35/1,560.33 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.35x = 1,560.33 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.35x = 542,089.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,089.85/1,040.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.06

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