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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.12, 1,831.70 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.12, 1,831.70 and 355.48 is: 533.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.12 : 1,831.70 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.12/1,831.70 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.12x = 1,831.70 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.12x = 651,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,132.72/1,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.23

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