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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.91, 1,823.85 and 350.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.91, 1,823.85 and 350.23 is: 525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.91 : 1,823.85 = 350.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.91/1,823.85 = 350.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.91x = 1,823.85 × 350.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.91x = 638,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,766.99/1,215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.34

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