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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.72, 1,568.62 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.72, 1,568.62 and 352.42 is: 528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.72 : 1,568.62 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.72/1,568.62 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.72x = 1,568.62 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.72x = 552,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,813.06/1,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.64

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