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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.24, 1,824.09 and 350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.24, 1,824.09 and 350.62 is: 525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.24 : 1,824.09 = 350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.24/1,824.09 = 350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.24x = 1,824.09 × 350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.24x = 639,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,562.44/1,216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.85

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