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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.64, 1,698.35 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.64, 1,698.35 and 352.31 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.64 : 1,698.35 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.64/1,698.35 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.64x = 1,698.35 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.64x = 598,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,335.44/1,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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