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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.13, 1,561.80 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.13, 1,561.80 and 347.61 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.13 : 1,561.80 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.13/1,561.80 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.13x = 1,561.80 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.13x = 542,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,895.56/1,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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