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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.73, 1,566.54 and 351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.73, 1,566.54 and 351.17 is: 526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.73 : 1,566.54 = 351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.73/1,566.54 = 351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.73x = 1,566.54 × 351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.73x = 550,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,119.89/1,044.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.57

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