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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.46, 1,824.78 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.46, 1,824.78 and 350.76 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.46 : 1,824.78 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.46/1,824.78 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.46x = 1,824.78 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.46x = 640,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,059.83/1,216.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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