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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.20, 1,564.86 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.20, 1,564.86 and 349.96 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.20 : 1,564.86 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.20/1,564.86 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.20x = 1,564.86 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.20x = 547,638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,638.41/1,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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