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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.84, 1,565.70 and 350.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.84, 1,565.70 and 350.45 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.84 : 1,565.70 = 350.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.84/1,565.70 = 350.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.84x = 1,565.70 × 350.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.84x = 548,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,704.36/1,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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