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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.76, 1,560.81 and 347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.76, 1,560.81 and 347.25 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.76 : 1,560.81 = 347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.76/1,560.81 = 347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.76x = 1,560.81 × 347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.76x = 541,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,991.27/1,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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