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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.38, 1,823.10 and 349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.38, 1,823.10 and 349.70 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.38 : 1,823.10 = 349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.38/1,823.10 = 349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.38x = 1,823.10 × 349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.38x = 637,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,538.07/1,215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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