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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.57, 1,828.13 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.57, 1,828.13 and 352.95 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.57 : 1,828.13 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.57/1,828.13 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.57x = 1,828.13 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.57x = 645,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,236.72/1,218.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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