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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.08, 1,821.12 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.08, 1,821.12 and 348.39 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.08 : 1,821.12 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.08/1,821.12 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.08x = 1,821.12 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.08x = 634,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,458.69/1,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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