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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.01, 1,820.85 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.01, 1,820.85 and 348.30 is: 522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.01 : 1,820.85 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.01/1,820.85 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.01x = 1,820.85 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.01x = 634,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,202.06/1,214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.40

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