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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.72, 1,827.84 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.72, 1,827.84 and 352.80 is: 529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.72 : 1,827.84 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.72/1,827.84 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.72x = 1,827.84 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.72x = 644,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,861.95/1,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.13

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