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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.98, 1,825.45 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.98, 1,825.45 and 351.29 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.98 : 1,825.45 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.98/1,825.45 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.98x = 1,825.45 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.98x = 641,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,266.02/1,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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