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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.77, 1,561.41 and 347.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.77, 1,561.41 and 347.51 is: 521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.77 : 1,561.41 = 347.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.77/1,561.41 = 347.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.77x = 1,561.41 × 347.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.77x = 542,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,604.72/1,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.35

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