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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.22, 1,827.24 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.22, 1,827.24 and 352.42 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.22 : 1,827.24 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.22/1,827.24 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.22x = 1,827.24 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.22x = 643,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,955.92/1,218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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