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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.85, 1,564.99 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.85, 1,564.99 and 350.12 is: 524.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.85 : 1,564.99 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.85/1,564.99 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.85x = 1,564.99 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.85x = 547,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,934.30/1,043.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.92

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