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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.08, 1,564.46 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.08, 1,564.46 and 359.08 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.08 : 1,564.46 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.08/1,564.46 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.08x = 1,564.46 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.08x = 561,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,766.30/1,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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