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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.64, 1,565.48 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.64, 1,565.48 and 351.09 is: 526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.64 : 1,565.48 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.64/1,565.48 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.64x = 1,565.48 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.64x = 549,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,624.37/1,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.64

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