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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.06, 1,823.78 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.06, 1,823.78 and 350.17 is: 525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.06 : 1,823.78 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.06/1,823.78 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.06x = 1,823.78 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.06x = 638,631.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,631.29/1,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.16

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