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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.39, 1,569.60 and 353.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.39, 1,569.60 and 353.06 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.39 : 1,569.60 = 353.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.39/1,569.60 = 353.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.39x = 1,569.60 × 353.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.39x = 554,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,162.98/1,046.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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