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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.70, 1,821.90 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.70, 1,821.90 and 349.02 is: 523.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.70 : 1,821.90 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.70/1,821.90 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.70x = 1,821.90 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.70x = 635,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,879.54/1,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.49

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