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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.84, 1,824.95 and 351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.84, 1,824.95 and 351.15 is: 526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.84 : 1,824.95 = 351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.84/1,824.95 = 351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.84x = 1,824.95 × 351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.84x = 640,831.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,831.19/1,216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.64

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