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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.45, 1,569.68 and 353.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.45, 1,569.68 and 353.03 is: 529.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.45 : 1,569.68 = 353.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.45/1,569.68 = 353.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.45x = 1,569.68 × 353.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.45x = 554,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,134.52/1,046.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.54

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