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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.44, 1,623.96 and 352.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.44, 1,623.96 and 352.12 is: 528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.44 : 1,623.96 = 352.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.44/1,623.96 = 352.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.44x = 1,623.96 × 352.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.44x = 571,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,828.80/1,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.28

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