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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.26, 1,562.04 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.26, 1,562.04 and 347.70 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.26 : 1,562.04 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.26/1,562.04 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.26x = 1,562.04 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.26x = 543,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,121.31/1,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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