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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.72, 1,823.31 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.72, 1,823.31 and 350.10 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.72 : 1,823.31 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.72/1,823.31 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.72x = 1,823.31 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.72x = 638,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,340.83/1,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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