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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.52, 1,562.10 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.52, 1,562.10 and 348.16 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.52 : 1,562.10 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.52/1,562.10 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.52x = 1,562.10 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.52x = 543,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,852.93/1,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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