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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.50, 1,821.78 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.50, 1,821.78 and 348.82 is: 523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.50 : 1,821.78 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.50/1,821.78 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.50x = 1,821.78 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.50x = 635,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,473.30/1,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.24

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