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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.37, 1,568.02 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.37, 1,568.02 and 352.02 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.37 : 1,568.02 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.37/1,568.02 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.37x = 1,568.02 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.37x = 551,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,980.72/1,045.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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