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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.40, 1,822.88 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.40, 1,822.88 and 349.50 is: 524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.40 : 1,822.88 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.40/1,822.88 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.40x = 1,822.88 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.40x = 637,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,096.56/1,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.19

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