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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.39, 1,560.81 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.39, 1,560.81 and 347.09 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.39 : 1,560.81 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.39/1,560.81 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.39x = 1,560.81 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.39x = 541,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,741.54/1,040.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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