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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.14, 1,830.59 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.14, 1,830.59 and 354.46 is: 531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.14 : 1,830.59 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.14/1,830.59 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.14x = 1,830.59 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.14x = 648,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,861.78/1,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.79

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