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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.82, 1,566.74 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.82, 1,566.74 and 351.36 is: 526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.82 : 1,566.74 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.82/1,566.74 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.82x = 1,566.74 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.82x = 550,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,489.77/1,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.88

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