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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.24, 1,823.18 and 349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.24, 1,823.18 and 349.55 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.24 : 1,823.18 = 349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.24/1,823.18 = 349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.24x = 1,823.18 × 349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.24x = 637,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,281.71/1,215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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