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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.75, 1,562.30 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.75, 1,562.30 and 348.23 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.75 : 1,562.30 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.75/1,562.30 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.75x = 1,562.30 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.75x = 544,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,039.73/1,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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