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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.72, 1,699.04 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.72, 1,699.04 and 352.72 is: 529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.72 : 1,699.04 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.72/1,699.04 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.72x = 1,699.04 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.72x = 599,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,285.39/1,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.07

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