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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.28, 1,562.96 and 348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.28, 1,562.96 and 348.78 is: 523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.28 : 1,562.96 = 348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.28/1,562.96 = 348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.28x = 1,562.96 × 348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.28x = 545,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,129.19/1,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.02

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