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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.83, 1,563.66 and 349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.83, 1,563.66 and 349.13 is: 523.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.83 : 1,563.66 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.83/1,563.66 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.83x = 1,563.66 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.83x = 545,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,912.80/1,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.49

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