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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.78, 1,565.70 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.78, 1,565.70 and 350.48 is: 525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.78 : 1,565.70 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.78/1,565.70 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.78x = 1,565.70 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.78x = 548,738.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,738.71/1,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.72

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