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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.64, 1,823.44 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.64, 1,823.44 and 350.02 is: 525.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.64 : 1,823.44 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.64/1,823.44 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.64x = 1,823.44 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.64x = 638,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,240.47/1,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.02

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