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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.83, 1,568.41 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.83, 1,568.41 and 352.31 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.83 : 1,568.41 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.83/1,568.41 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.83x = 1,568.41 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.83x = 552,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,566.53/1,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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