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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.24, 1,569.72 and 353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.24, 1,569.72 and 353.24 is: 529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.24 : 1,569.72 = 353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.24/1,569.72 = 353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.24x = 1,569.72 × 353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.24x = 554,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,487.89/1,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.98

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