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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.69, 1,560.42 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.69, 1,560.42 and 347.18 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.69 : 1,560.42 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.69/1,560.42 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.69x = 1,560.42 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.69x = 541,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,738.81/1,040.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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