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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.10, 1,561.80 and 347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.10, 1,561.80 and 347.80 is: 521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.10 : 1,561.80 = 347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.10/1,561.80 = 347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.10x = 1,561.80 × 347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.10x = 543,194.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,194.04/1,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.75

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