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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.72, 1,821.96 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.72, 1,821.96 and 348.96 is: 523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.72 : 1,821.96 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.72/1,821.96 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.72x = 1,821.96 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.72x = 635,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,791.16/1,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.41

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