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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.39, 1,569.26 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.39, 1,569.26 and 352.91 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.39 : 1,569.26 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.39/1,569.26 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.39x = 1,569.26 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.39x = 553,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,799.70/1,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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