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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.68, 1,829.70 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.68, 1,829.70 and 354.06 is: 531.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.68 : 1,829.70 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.68/1,829.70 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.68x = 1,829.70 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.68x = 647,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,823.58/1,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.14

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