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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.06, 1,826.76 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.06, 1,826.76 and 352.20 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.06 : 1,826.76 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.06/1,826.76 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.06x = 1,826.76 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.06x = 643,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,384.87/1,218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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