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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.29, 1,567.69 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.29, 1,567.69 and 351.78 is: 527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.29 : 1,567.69 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.29/1,567.69 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.29x = 1,567.69 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.29x = 551,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,484.05/1,045.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.59

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