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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.74, 1,568.55 and 352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.74, 1,568.55 and 352.38 is: 528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.74 : 1,568.55 = 352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.74/1,568.55 = 352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.74x = 1,568.55 × 352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.74x = 552,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,725.65/1,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.55

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