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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.58, 1,822.16 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.58, 1,822.16 and 348.88 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.58 : 1,822.16 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.58/1,822.16 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.58x = 1,822.16 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.58x = 635,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,715.18/1,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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