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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.98, 1,562.79 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.98, 1,562.79 and 348.64 is: 522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.98 : 1,562.79 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.98/1,562.79 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.98x = 1,562.79 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.98x = 544,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,847.20/1,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.90

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