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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.89, 1,825.13 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.89, 1,825.13 and 351 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.89 : 1,825.13 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.89/1,825.13 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.89x = 1,825.13 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.89x = 640,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,621.51/1,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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