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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.27, 1,830.20 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.27, 1,830.20 and 354.38 is: 531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.27 : 1,830.20 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.27/1,830.20 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.27x = 1,830.20 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.27x = 648,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,575.35/1,220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.50

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