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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.52, 1,692.83 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.52, 1,692.83 and 348.54 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.52 : 1,692.83 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.52/1,692.83 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.52x = 1,692.83 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.52x = 590,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,013.49/1,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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