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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.49, 1,625.40 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.49, 1,625.40 and 352.82 is: 529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.49 : 1,625.40 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.49/1,625.40 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.49x = 1,625.40 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.49x = 573,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,477.69/1,083.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.29

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