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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.45, 1,564.60 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.45, 1,564.60 and 349.75 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.45 : 1,564.60 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.45/1,564.60 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.45x = 1,564.60 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.45x = 547,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,218.85/1,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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