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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.56, 1,624.20 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.56, 1,624.20 and 352.16 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.56 : 1,624.20 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.56/1,624.20 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.56x = 1,624.20 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.56x = 571,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,978.27/1,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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