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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.52, 1,562.05 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.52, 1,562.05 and 348.03 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.52 : 1,562.05 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.52/1,562.05 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.52x = 1,562.05 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.52x = 543,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,640.26/1,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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