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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.85, 1,562.97 and 348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.85, 1,562.97 and 348.45 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.85 : 1,562.97 = 348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.85/1,562.97 = 348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.85x = 1,562.97 × 348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.85x = 544,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,620.80/1,041.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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