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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.33, 1,569.16 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.33, 1,569.16 and 352.81 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.33 : 1,569.16 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.33/1,569.16 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.33x = 1,569.16 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.33x = 553,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,615.34/1,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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