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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.25, 1,568.21 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.25, 1,568.21 and 352.23 is: 528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.25 : 1,568.21 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.25/1,568.21 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.25x = 1,568.21 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.25x = 552,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,368.85/1,045.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.46

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