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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.78, 1,823.70 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.78, 1,823.70 and 350.10 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.78 : 1,823.70 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.78/1,823.70 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.78x = 1,823.70 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.78x = 638,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,477.37/1,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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