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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.41, 1,569.65 and 353.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.41, 1,569.65 and 353.09 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.41 : 1,569.65 = 353.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.41/1,569.65 = 353.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.41x = 1,569.65 × 353.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.41x = 554,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,229.88/1,046.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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