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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.31, 1,569.45 and 353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.31, 1,569.45 and 353.13 is: 529.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.31 : 1,569.45 = 353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.31/1,569.45 = 353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.31x = 1,569.45 × 353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.31x = 554,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,219.88/1,046.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.69

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