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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.61, 1,624.16 and 352.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.61, 1,624.16 and 352.17 is: 528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.61 : 1,624.16 = 352.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.61/1,624.16 = 352.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.61x = 1,624.16 × 352.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.61x = 571,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,981.31/1,082.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.34

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