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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.06, 1,825.63 and 351.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.06, 1,825.63 and 351.38 is: 527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.06 : 1,825.63 = 351.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.06/1,825.63 = 351.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.06x = 1,825.63 × 351.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.06x = 641,479.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,479.86/1,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.07

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