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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.34, 1,698.42 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.34, 1,698.42 and 352.32 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.34 : 1,698.42 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.34/1,698.42 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.34x = 1,698.42 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.34x = 598,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,378.84/1,132.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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