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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.02, 1,826.49 and 351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.02, 1,826.49 and 351.86 is: 527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.02 : 1,826.49 = 351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.02/1,826.49 = 351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.02x = 1,826.49 × 351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.02x = 642,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,668.77/1,218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.63

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