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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.88, 1,827 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.88, 1,827 and 352.08 is: 528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.88 : 1,827 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.88/1,827 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.88x = 1,827 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.88x = 643,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,250.16/1,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.17

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