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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.56, 1,623.48 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.56, 1,623.48 and 351.98 is: 527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.56 : 1,623.48 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.56/1,623.48 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.56x = 1,623.48 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.56x = 571,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,432.49/1,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.85

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