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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.43, 1,562.35 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.43, 1,562.35 and 348.31 is: 522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.43 : 1,562.35 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.43/1,562.35 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.43x = 1,562.35 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.43x = 544,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,182.13/1,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.54

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