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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.88, 1,827.12 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.88, 1,827.12 and 352.20 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.88 : 1,827.12 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.88/1,827.12 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.88x = 1,827.12 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.88x = 643,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,511.66/1,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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