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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.92, 1,564.05 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.92, 1,564.05 and 349.50 is: 524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.92 : 1,564.05 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.92/1,564.05 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.92x = 1,564.05 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.92x = 546,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,635.48/1,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.14

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