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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.71, 1,828.40 and 353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.71, 1,828.40 and 353.01 is: 529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.71 : 1,828.40 = 353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.71/1,828.40 = 353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.71x = 1,828.40 × 353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.71x = 645,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,441.72/1,218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.61

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