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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.67, 1,567.05 and 351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.67, 1,567.05 and 351.40 is: 527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.67 : 1,567.05 = 351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.67/1,567.05 = 351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.67x = 1,567.05 × 351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.67x = 550,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,661.37/1,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.12

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