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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.51, 1,567.68 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.51, 1,567.68 and 351.82 is: 527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.51 : 1,567.68 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.51/1,567.68 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.51x = 1,567.68 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.51x = 551,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,541.18/1,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.53

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