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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.08, 1,821.24 and 348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.08, 1,821.24 and 348.52 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.08 : 1,821.24 = 348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.08/1,821.24 = 348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.08x = 1,821.24 × 348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.08x = 634,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,738.56/1,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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