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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.98, 1,564.53 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.98, 1,564.53 and 349.62 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.98 : 1,564.53 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.98/1,564.53 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.98x = 1,564.53 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.98x = 546,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,990.98/1,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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