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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.10, 1,821.15 and 369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.10, 1,821.15 and 369.81 is: 554.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.10 : 1,821.15 = 369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.10/1,821.15 = 369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.10x = 1,821.15 × 369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.10x = 673,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,470.38/1,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.71

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