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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.15, 1,698.43 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.15, 1,698.43 and 352.02 is: 528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.15 : 1,698.43 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.15/1,698.43 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.15x = 1,698.43 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.15x = 597,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,881.33/1,132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.09

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