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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.16, 1,821.25 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.16, 1,821.25 and 348.47 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.16 : 1,821.25 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.16/1,821.25 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.16x = 1,821.25 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.16x = 634,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,649.15/1,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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