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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.90, 1,822.36 and 349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.90, 1,822.36 and 349.24 is: 523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.90 : 1,822.36 = 349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.90/1,822.36 = 349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.90x = 1,822.36 × 349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.90x = 636,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,441.01/1,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.86

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