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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.73, 1,822.07 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.73, 1,822.07 and 349.04 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.73 : 1,822.07 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.73/1,822.07 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.73x = 1,822.07 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.73x = 635,980.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,980.74/1,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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