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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.40, 1,565.04 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.40, 1,565.04 and 350.04 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.40 : 1,565.04 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.40/1,565.04 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.40x = 1,565.04 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.40x = 547,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,826.60/1,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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