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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.81, 1,821 and 348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.81, 1,821 and 348.10 is: 522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.81 : 1,821 = 348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.81/1,821 = 348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.81x = 1,821 × 348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.81x = 633,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,890.10/1,213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.23

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