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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217, 1,825.51 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217, 1,825.51 and 351.32 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217 : 1,825.51 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217/1,825.51 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217x = 1,825.51 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217x = 641,338.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,338.17/1,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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