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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.23 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.23 and 348.91 is: 523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.02 : 1,563.23 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.02/1,563.23 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.02x = 1,563.23 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.02x = 545,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,423.54/1,042.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.43

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