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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.45, 1,566.10 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.45, 1,566.10 and 350.75 is: 525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.45 : 1,566.10 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.45/1,566.10 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.45x = 1,566.10 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.45x = 549,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,309.58/1,044.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.93

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