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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.84, 1,682.76 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.84, 1,682.76 and 352.28 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.84 : 1,682.76 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.84/1,682.76 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.84x = 1,682.76 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.84x = 592,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,802.69/1,121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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