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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.30, 1,830.75 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.30, 1,830.75 and 354.70 is: 532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.30 : 1,830.75 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.30/1,830.75 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.30x = 1,830.75 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.30x = 649,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,367.03/1,220.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.14

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