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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.26, 1,567.31 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.26, 1,567.31 and 351.56 is: 527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.26 : 1,567.31 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.26/1,567.31 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.26x = 1,567.31 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.26x = 551,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,005.66/1,045.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.15

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