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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.96, 1,564.27 and 349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.96, 1,564.27 and 349.47 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.96 : 1,564.27 = 349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.96/1,564.27 = 349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.96x = 1,564.27 × 349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.96x = 546,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,665.44/1,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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