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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.31, 1,563.57 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.31, 1,563.57 and 349.16 is: 523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.31 : 1,563.57 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.31/1,563.57 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.31x = 1,563.57 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.31x = 545,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,928.28/1,042.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.77

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