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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.59, 1,623.81 and 352.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.59, 1,623.81 and 352.11 is: 528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.59 : 1,623.81 = 352.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.59/1,623.81 = 352.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.59x = 1,623.81 × 352.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.59x = 571,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,759.74/1,082.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.14

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