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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.79, 1,623.93 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.79, 1,623.93 and 352.59 is: 528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.79 : 1,623.93 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.79/1,623.93 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.79x = 1,623.93 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.79x = 572,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,581.48/1,082.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.80

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