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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.72, 1,561.37 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.72, 1,561.37 and 347.49 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.72 : 1,561.37 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.72/1,561.37 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.72x = 1,561.37 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.72x = 542,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,558.72/1,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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