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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.84, 1,825.50 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.84, 1,825.50 and 351.16 is: 526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.84 : 1,825.50 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.84/1,825.50 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.84x = 1,825.50 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.84x = 641,042.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,042.58/1,216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.81

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