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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.45, 1,698.73 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.45, 1,698.73 and 352.98 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.45 : 1,698.73 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.45/1,698.73 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.45x = 1,698.73 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.45x = 599,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,616.83/1,132.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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