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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.01, 1,566.93 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.01, 1,566.93 and 351.32 is: 526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.01 : 1,566.93 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.01/1,566.93 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.01x = 1,566.93 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.01x = 550,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,493.85/1,045.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.78

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