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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.74, 1,562.44 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.74, 1,562.44 and 348.89 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.74 : 1,562.44 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.74/1,562.44 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.74x = 1,562.44 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.74x = 545,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,119.69/1,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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