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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.40, 1,563.61 and 349.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.40, 1,563.61 and 349.85 is: 524.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.40 : 1,563.61 = 349.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.40/1,563.61 = 349.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.40x = 1,563.61 × 349.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.40x = 547,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,020.27/1,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.77

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