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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.24, 1,825.54 and 351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.24, 1,825.54 and 351.60 is: 527.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.24 : 1,825.54 = 351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.24/1,825.54 = 351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.24x = 1,825.54 × 351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.24x = 641,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,859.86/1,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.31

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