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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.93, 1,564.60 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.93, 1,564.60 and 349.81 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.93 : 1,564.60 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.93/1,564.60 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.93x = 1,564.60 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.93x = 547,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,312.73/1,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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