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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.64, 1,561.12 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.64, 1,561.12 and 347.18 is: 520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.64 : 1,561.12 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.64/1,561.12 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.64x = 1,561.12 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.64x = 541,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,989.64/1,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.82

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