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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.04, 1,563.63 and 348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.04, 1,563.63 and 348.92 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.04 : 1,563.63 = 348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.04/1,563.63 = 348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.04x = 1,563.63 × 348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.04x = 545,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,581.78/1,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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