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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.52, 1,563.26 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.52, 1,563.26 and 348.96 is: 523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.52 : 1,563.26 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.52/1,563.26 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.52x = 1,563.26 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.52x = 545,515.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,515.21/1,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.27

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