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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.45, 1,563.10 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.45, 1,563.10 and 348.75 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.45 : 1,563.10 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.45/1,563.10 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.45x = 1,563.10 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.45x = 545,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,130.25/1,042.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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