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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.50, 1,565.43 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.50, 1,565.43 and 350.24 is: 525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.50 : 1,565.43 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.50/1,565.43 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.50x = 1,565.43 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.50x = 548,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,275.56/1,043.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.42

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