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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.32, 1,568.43 and 352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.32, 1,568.43 and 352.55 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.32 : 1,568.43 = 352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.32/1,568.43 = 352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.32x = 1,568.43 × 352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.32x = 552,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,953.92/1,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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