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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.97, 1,564.74 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.97, 1,564.74 and 349.80 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.97 : 1,564.74 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.97/1,564.74 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.97x = 1,564.74 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.97x = 547,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,346.05/1,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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