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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.27, 1,561.39 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.27, 1,561.39 and 347.70 is: 521.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.27 : 1,561.39 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.27/1,561.39 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.27x = 1,561.39 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.27x = 542,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,895.30/1,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.38

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