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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.31, 1,823.07 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.31, 1,823.07 and 349.63 is: 524.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.31 : 1,823.07 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.31/1,823.07 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.31x = 1,823.07 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.31x = 637,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,399.96/1,215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.48

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