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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.75, 1,563.02 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.75, 1,563.02 and 348.76 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.75 : 1,563.02 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.75/1,563.02 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.75x = 1,563.02 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.75x = 545,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,109.30/1,042.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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