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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.64, 1,830.78 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.64, 1,830.78 and 354.72 is: 532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.64 : 1,830.78 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.64/1,830.78 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.64x = 1,830.78 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.64x = 649,414.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,414.28/1,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.03

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