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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.64, 1,563.98 and 350.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.64, 1,563.98 and 350.09 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.64 : 1,563.98 = 350.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.64/1,563.98 = 350.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.64x = 1,563.98 × 350.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.64x = 547,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,533.76/1,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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