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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.76, 1,562.59 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.76, 1,562.59 and 348.91 is: 523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.76 : 1,562.59 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.76/1,562.59 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.76x = 1,562.59 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.76x = 545,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,199.81/1,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.34

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