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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.67, 1,828.00 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.67, 1,828.00 and 352.98 is: 529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.67 : 1,828.00 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.67/1,828.00 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.67x = 1,828.00 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.67x = 645,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,241.99/1,218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.47

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