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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.85, 1,562.25 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.85, 1,562.25 and 348.27 is: 522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.85 : 1,562.25 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.85/1,562.25 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.85x = 1,562.25 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.85x = 544,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,084.81/1,041.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.23

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