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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.73, 1,564.33 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.73, 1,564.33 and 349.44 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.73 : 1,564.33 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.73/1,564.33 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.73x = 1,564.33 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.73x = 546,631.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,631.65/1,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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