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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.56, 1,825.16 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.56, 1,825.16 and 350.88 is: 526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.56 : 1,825.16 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.56/1,825.16 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.56x = 1,825.16 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.56x = 640,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,412.14/1,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.41

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