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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.63, 1,830.94 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.63, 1,830.94 and 354.94 is: 532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.63 : 1,830.94 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.63/1,830.94 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.63x = 1,830.94 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.63x = 649,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,868.38/1,220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.41

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