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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.58, 1,565.64 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.58, 1,565.64 and 350.28 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.58 : 1,565.64 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.58/1,565.64 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.58x = 1,565.64 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.58x = 548,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,412.38/1,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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