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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.35, 1,826.31 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.35, 1,826.31 and 351.64 is: 527.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.35 : 1,826.31 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.35/1,826.31 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.35x = 1,826.31 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.35x = 642,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,203.65/1,217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.54

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