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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.72, 1,684.24 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.72, 1,684.24 and 352.96 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.72 : 1,684.24 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.72/1,684.24 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.72x = 1,684.24 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.72x = 594,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,469.35/1,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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