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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.83, 1,568.79 and 352.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.83, 1,568.79 and 352.47 is: 528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.83 : 1,568.79 = 352.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.83/1,568.79 = 352.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.83x = 1,568.79 × 352.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.83x = 552,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,951.41/1,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.72

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