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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.18, 1,566.33 and 350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.18, 1,566.33 and 350.85 is: 526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.18 : 1,566.33 = 350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.18/1,566.33 = 350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.18x = 1,566.33 × 350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.18x = 549,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,546.88/1,044.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.30

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