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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.35, 1,827.81 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.35, 1,827.81 and 352.64 is: 529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.35 : 1,827.81 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.35/1,827.81 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.35x = 1,827.81 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.35x = 644,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,558.92/1,218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.04

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