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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.53, 1,561.21 and 347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.53, 1,561.21 and 347.67 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.53 : 1,561.21 = 347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.53/1,561.21 = 347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.53x = 1,561.21 × 347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.53x = 542,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,785.01/1,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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