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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.79, 1,820.96 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.79, 1,820.96 and 348.09 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.79 : 1,820.96 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.79/1,820.96 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.79x = 1,820.96 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.79x = 633,856.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,856.23/1,213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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