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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.60, 1,821.54 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.60, 1,821.54 and 348.80 is: 523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.60 : 1,821.54 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.60/1,821.54 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.60x = 1,821.54 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.60x = 635,353.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,353.15/1,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.10

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