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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.47, 1,827.50 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.47, 1,827.50 and 352.71 is: 529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.47 : 1,827.50 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.47/1,827.50 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.47x = 1,827.50 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.47x = 644,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,575.76/1,218.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.01

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