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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.55, 1,567.76 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.55, 1,567.76 and 351.98 is: 527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.55 : 1,567.76 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.55/1,567.76 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.55x = 1,567.76 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.55x = 551,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,820.16/1,045.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.78

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