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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.59, 1,564.98 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.59, 1,564.98 and 350.12 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.59 : 1,564.98 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.59/1,564.98 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.59x = 1,564.98 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.59x = 547,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,930.80/1,043.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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