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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.57, 1,826.33 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.57, 1,826.33 and 351.88 is: 527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.57 : 1,826.33 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.57/1,826.33 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.57x = 1,826.33 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.57x = 642,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,642.68/1,217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.81

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