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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.66, 1,562.72 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.66, 1,562.72 and 348.39 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.66 : 1,562.72 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.66/1,562.72 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.66x = 1,562.72 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.66x = 544,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,434.28/1,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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