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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.02, 1,623 and 352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.02, 1,623 and 352.18 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.02 : 1,623 = 352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.02/1,623 = 352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.02x = 1,623 × 352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.02x = 571,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,588.14/1,082.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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