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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.72, 1,565.58 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.72, 1,565.58 and 350.26 is: 525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.72 : 1,565.58 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.72/1,565.58 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.72x = 1,565.58 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.72x = 548,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,357.45/1,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.39

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