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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.23, 1,566.31 and 351.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.23, 1,566.31 and 351.25 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.23 : 1,566.31 = 351.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.23/1,566.31 = 351.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.23x = 1,566.31 × 351.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.23x = 550,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,166.39/1,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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