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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.98, 1,554.51 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.98, 1,554.51 and 352.50 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.98 : 1,554.51 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.98/1,554.51 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.98x = 1,554.51 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.98x = 547,964.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,964.78/1,036.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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