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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.93, 1,826.91 and 352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.93, 1,826.91 and 352.22 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.93 : 1,826.91 = 352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.93/1,826.91 = 352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.93x = 1,826.91 × 352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.93x = 643,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,465.11/1,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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