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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.34, 1,821.66 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.34, 1,821.66 and 348.66 is: 523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.34 : 1,821.66 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.34/1,821.66 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.34x = 1,821.66 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.34x = 635,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,139.98/1,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.03

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