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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.98, 1,824.27 and 350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.98, 1,824.27 and 350.27 is: 525.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.98 : 1,824.27 = 350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.98/1,824.27 = 350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.98x = 1,824.27 × 350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.98x = 638,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,987.05/1,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.49

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