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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.28, 1,825.68 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.28, 1,825.68 and 351.39 is: 527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.28 : 1,825.68 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.28/1,825.68 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.28x = 1,825.68 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.28x = 641,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,525.70/1,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.02

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