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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.67, 1,829.55 and 354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.67, 1,829.55 and 354.05 is: 531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.67 : 1,829.55 = 354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.67/1,829.55 = 354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.67x = 1,829.55 × 354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.67x = 647,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,752.18/1,219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.09

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