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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.68, 1,820.46 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.68, 1,820.46 and 347.96 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.68 : 1,820.46 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.68/1,820.46 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.68x = 1,820.46 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.68x = 633,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,447.26/1,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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