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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.08, 1,822.60 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.08, 1,822.60 and 349.40 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.08 : 1,822.60 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.08/1,822.60 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.08x = 1,822.60 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.08x = 636,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,806.45/1,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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