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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.66, 1,561.25 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.66, 1,561.25 and 347.34 is: 521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.66 : 1,561.25 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.66/1,561.25 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.66x = 1,561.25 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.66x = 542,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,284.58/1,040.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.10

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