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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.52, 1,827.80 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.52, 1,827.80 and 352.86 is: 529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.52 : 1,827.80 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.52/1,827.80 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.52x = 1,827.80 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.52x = 644,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,957.51/1,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.30

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