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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.19, 1,821.22 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.19, 1,821.22 and 348.50 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.19 : 1,821.22 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.19/1,821.22 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.19x = 1,821.22 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.19x = 634,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,698.85/1,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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