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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.53, 1,821.82 and 348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.53, 1,821.82 and 348.85 is: 523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.53 : 1,821.82 = 348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.53/1,821.82 = 348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.53x = 1,821.82 × 348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.53x = 635,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,541.91/1,214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.28

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