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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.59, 1,563.95 and 349.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.59, 1,563.95 and 349.23 is: 523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.59 : 1,563.95 = 349.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.59/1,563.95 = 349.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.59x = 1,563.95 × 349.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.59x = 546,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,178.26/1,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.87

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