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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.83, 1,822.25 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.83, 1,822.25 and 349.14 is: 523.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.83 : 1,822.25 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.83/1,822.25 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.83x = 1,822.25 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.83x = 636,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,218.62/1,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.71

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