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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.89, 1,565.98 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.89, 1,565.98 and 350.68 is: 526.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.89 : 1,565.98 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.89/1,565.98 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.89x = 1,565.98 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.89x = 549,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,157.98/1,043.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.07

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