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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.02, 1,568.51 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.02, 1,568.51 and 352.45 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.02 : 1,568.51 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.02/1,568.51 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.02x = 1,568.51 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.02x = 552,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,821.35/1,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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