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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.40, 1,822.80 and 349.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.40, 1,822.80 and 349.78 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.40 : 1,822.80 = 349.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.40/1,822.80 = 349.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.40x = 1,822.80 × 349.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.40x = 637,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,578.98/1,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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