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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.69, 1,829.57 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.69, 1,829.57 and 354 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.69 : 1,829.57 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.69/1,829.57 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.69x = 1,829.57 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.69x = 647,667.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,667.78/1,219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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