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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.61, 1,561.02 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.61, 1,561.02 and 347.36 is: 521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.61 : 1,561.02 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.61/1,561.02 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.61x = 1,561.02 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.61x = 542,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,228.75/1,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.07

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