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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.13, 1,562.42 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.13, 1,562.42 and 348.39 is: 522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.13 : 1,562.42 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.13/1,562.42 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.13x = 1,562.42 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.13x = 544,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,331.50/1,042.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.33

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