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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.16, 1,554.40 and 352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.16, 1,554.40 and 352 is: 528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.16 : 1,554.40 = 352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.16/1,554.40 = 352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.16x = 1,554.40 × 352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.16x = 547,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,148.80/1,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.05

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