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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.52, 1,566.47 and 351.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.52, 1,566.47 and 351.07 is: 526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.52 : 1,566.47 = 351.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.52/1,566.47 = 351.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.52x = 1,566.47 × 351.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.52x = 549,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,937.58/1,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.50

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