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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.78, 1,827.61 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.78, 1,827.61 and 352.89 is: 529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.78 : 1,827.61 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.78/1,827.61 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.78x = 1,827.61 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.78x = 644,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,945.29/1,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.17

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