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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.71, 1,565.74 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.71, 1,565.74 and 350.44 is: 525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.71 : 1,565.74 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.71/1,565.74 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.71x = 1,565.74 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.71x = 548,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,699.01/1,043.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.72

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