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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.52, 1,571.50 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.52, 1,571.50 and 354.06 is: 531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.52 : 1,571.50 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.52/1,571.50 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.52x = 1,571.50 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.52x = 556,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,405.29/1,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.16

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