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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.35, 1,564.88 and 349.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.35, 1,564.88 and 349.99 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.35 : 1,564.88 = 349.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.35/1,564.88 = 349.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.35x = 1,564.88 × 349.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.35x = 547,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,692.56/1,043.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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