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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.14, 1,825.74 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.14, 1,825.74 and 351.52 is: 527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.14 : 1,825.74 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.14/1,825.74 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.14x = 1,825.74 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.14x = 641,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,784.12/1,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.29

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