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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.19, 1,827.32 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.19, 1,827.32 and 352.50 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.19 : 1,827.32 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.19/1,827.32 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.19x = 1,827.32 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.19x = 644,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,128.54/1,218.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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