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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.99, 1,624.31 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.99, 1,624.31 and 352.56 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.99 : 1,624.31 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.99/1,624.31 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.99x = 1,624.31 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.99x = 572,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,660.20/1,082.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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