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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.43, 2,082.57 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.43, 2,082.57 and 348.42 is: 522.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.43 : 2,082.57 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.43/2,082.57 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.43x = 2,082.57 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.43x = 725,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,615.54/1,388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.62

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