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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.14, 1,824.21 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.14, 1,824.21 and 350.46 is: 525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.14 : 1,824.21 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.14/1,824.21 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.14x = 1,824.21 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.14x = 639,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,312.64/1,216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.69

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