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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.02, 1,566.42 and 351.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.02, 1,566.42 and 351.06 is: 526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.02 : 1,566.42 = 351.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.02/1,566.42 = 351.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.02x = 1,566.42 × 351.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.02x = 549,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,907.41/1,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.22

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