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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.86, 1,826.82 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.86, 1,826.82 and 352.14 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.86 : 1,826.82 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.86/1,826.82 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.86x = 1,826.82 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.86x = 643,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,296.39/1,217.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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