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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.27, 1,822.69 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.27, 1,822.69 and 349.38 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.27 : 1,822.69 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.27/1,822.69 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.27x = 1,822.69 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.27x = 636,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,811.43/1,215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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