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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.03, 1,569.15 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.03, 1,569.15 and 352.71 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.03 : 1,569.15 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.03/1,569.15 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.03x = 1,569.15 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.03x = 553,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,454.90/1,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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