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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.96, 1,566.08 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.96, 1,566.08 and 350.70 is: 526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.96 : 1,566.08 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.96/1,566.08 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.96x = 1,566.08 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.96x = 549,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,230.17/1,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.10

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