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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.90, 1,823.31 and 350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.90, 1,823.31 and 350.01 is: 524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.90 : 1,823.31 = 350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.90/1,823.31 = 350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.90x = 1,823.31 × 350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.90x = 638,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,176.73/1,215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.86

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