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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.59, 1,822.17 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.59, 1,822.17 and 348.88 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.59 : 1,822.17 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.59/1,822.17 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.59x = 1,822.17 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.59x = 635,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,718.67/1,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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