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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.72, 1,826.31 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.72, 1,826.31 and 352.10 is: 528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.72 : 1,826.31 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.72/1,826.31 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.72x = 1,826.31 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.72x = 643,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,043.75/1,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.07

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