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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.87, 1,624.48 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.87, 1,624.48 and 352.28 is: 528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.87 : 1,624.48 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.87/1,624.48 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.87x = 1,624.48 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.87x = 572,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,267.75/1,082.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.47

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