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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.60, 1,562.06 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.60, 1,562.06 and 348.09 is: 522.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.60 : 1,562.06 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.60/1,562.06 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.60x = 1,562.06 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.60x = 543,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,732.48/1,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.01

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