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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.94, 1,829.94 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.94, 1,829.94 and 354.26 is: 531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.94 : 1,829.94 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.94/1,829.94 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.94x = 1,829.94 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.94x = 648,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,274.54/1,219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.40

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