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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.69, 1,578.68 and 349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.69, 1,578.68 and 349.73 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.69 : 1,578.68 = 349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.69/1,578.68 = 349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.69x = 1,578.68 × 349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.69x = 552,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,111.76/1,052.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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