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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.73, 1,563.56 and 349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.73, 1,563.56 and 349.15 is: 523.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.73 : 1,563.56 = 349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.73/1,563.56 = 349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.73x = 1,563.56 × 349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.73x = 545,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,913.94/1,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.54

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