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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.95, 1,568.94 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.95, 1,568.94 and 352.63 is: 528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.95 : 1,568.94 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.95/1,568.94 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.95x = 1,568.94 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.95x = 553,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,255.31/1,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.95

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