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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.16, 1,692.24 and 358.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.16, 1,692.24 and 358.84 is: 538.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.16 : 1,692.24 = 358.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.16/1,692.24 = 358.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.16x = 1,692.24 × 358.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.16x = 607,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,243.40/1,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.26

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