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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.78, 1,624.22 and 352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.78, 1,624.22 and 352.40 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.78 : 1,624.22 = 352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.78/1,624.22 = 352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.78x = 1,624.22 × 352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.78x = 572,380.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,380.07/1,082.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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