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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.34, 1,561.48 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.34, 1,561.48 and 347.76 is: 521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.34 : 1,561.48 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.34/1,561.48 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.34x = 1,561.48 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.34x = 543,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,020.28/1,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.46

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