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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.59, 1,562.39 and 348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.59, 1,562.39 and 348.13 is: 522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.59 : 1,562.39 = 348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.59/1,562.39 = 348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.59x = 1,562.39 × 348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.59x = 543,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,914.83/1,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.20

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