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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.82, 1,820.72 and 348.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.82, 1,820.72 and 348.13 is: 522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.82 : 1,820.72 = 348.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.82/1,820.72 = 348.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.82x = 1,820.72 × 348.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.82x = 633,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,838.15/1,213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.19

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