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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.66, 1,565.86 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.66, 1,565.86 and 350.48 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.66 : 1,565.86 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.66/1,565.86 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.66x = 1,565.86 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.66x = 548,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,802.61/1,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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