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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.59, 1,563.54 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.59, 1,563.54 and 349.05 is: 523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.59 : 1,563.54 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.59/1,563.54 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.59x = 1,563.54 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.59x = 545,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,753.64/1,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.46

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