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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.23, 1,563.32 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.23, 1,563.32 and 349.25 is: 523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.23 : 1,563.32 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.23/1,563.32 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.23x = 1,563.32 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.23x = 545,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,979.95/1,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.86

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