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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.81, 1,564.41 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.81, 1,564.41 and 349.41 is: 524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.81 : 1,564.41 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.81/1,564.41 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.81x = 1,564.41 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.81x = 546,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,620.50/1,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.18

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