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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.72, 1,567.12 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.72, 1,567.12 and 351.42 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.72 : 1,567.12 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.72/1,567.12 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.72x = 1,567.12 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.72x = 550,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,709.47/1,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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