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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.40, 1,565.11 and 350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.40, 1,565.11 and 350.85 is: 526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.40 : 1,565.11 = 350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.40/1,565.11 = 350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.40x = 1,565.11 × 350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.40x = 549,118.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,118.84/1,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.28

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