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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.46, 1,564.90 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.46, 1,564.90 and 350.14 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.46 : 1,564.90 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.46/1,564.90 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.46x = 1,564.90 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.46x = 547,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,934.09/1,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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