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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.02, 1,561.68 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.02, 1,561.68 and 347.46 is: 521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.02 : 1,561.68 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.02/1,561.68 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.02x = 1,561.68 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.02x = 542,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,621.33/1,041.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.24

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