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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.18, 1,624.71 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.18, 1,624.71 and 352.80 is: 529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.18 : 1,624.71 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.18/1,624.71 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.18x = 1,624.71 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.18x = 573,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,197.69/1,083.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.18

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