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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.54, 1,568.33 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.54, 1,568.33 and 352.23 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.54 : 1,568.33 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.54/1,568.33 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.54x = 1,568.33 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.54x = 552,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,411.11/1,045.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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