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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.01, 1,566.19 and 350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.01, 1,566.19 and 350.74 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.01 : 1,566.19 = 350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.01/1,566.19 = 350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.01x = 1,566.19 × 350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.01x = 549,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,323.73/1,044.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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