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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.40, 1,830.56 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.40, 1,830.56 and 354.68 is: 532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.40 : 1,830.56 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.40/1,830.56 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.40x = 1,830.56 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.40x = 649,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,263.02/1,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.01

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