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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.82, 1,699.22 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.82, 1,699.22 and 352.86 is: 529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.82 : 1,699.22 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.82/1,699.22 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.82x = 1,699.22 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.82x = 599,591.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,591.78/1,132.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.29

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