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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.88, 1,549.32 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.88, 1,549.32 and 348.88 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.88 : 1,549.32 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.88/1,549.32 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.88x = 1,549.32 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.88x = 540,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,519.02/1,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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