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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.34, 1,824.57 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.34, 1,824.57 and 350.63 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.34 : 1,824.57 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.34/1,824.57 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.34x = 1,824.57 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.34x = 639,739.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,739.86/1,216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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