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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.95, 1,826.94 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.95, 1,826.94 and 352.26 is: 528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.95 : 1,826.94 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.95/1,826.94 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.95x = 1,826.94 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.95x = 643,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,556.12/1,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.40

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