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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.32, 1,830.78 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.32, 1,830.78 and 354.64 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.32 : 1,830.78 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.32/1,830.78 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.32x = 1,830.78 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.32x = 649,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,267.82/1,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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