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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.24, 1,548.12 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.24, 1,548.12 and 348.24 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.24 : 1,548.12 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.24/1,548.12 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.24x = 1,548.12 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.24x = 539,117.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,117.31/1,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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