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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.73, 1,565.57 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.73, 1,565.57 and 350.75 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.73 : 1,565.57 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.73/1,565.57 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.73x = 1,565.57 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.73x = 549,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,114.10/1,043.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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