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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.15, 1,564.20 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.15, 1,564.20 and 349.58 is: 524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.15 : 1,564.20 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.15/1,564.20 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.15x = 1,564.20 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.15x = 546,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,805.22/1,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.19

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