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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.83, 1,825.22 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.83, 1,825.22 and 351.15 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.83 : 1,825.22 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.83/1,825.22 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.83x = 1,825.22 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.83x = 640,926.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,926.00/1,216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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