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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.14, 1,832.09 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.14, 1,832.09 and 355.46 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.14 : 1,832.09 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.14/1,832.09 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.14x = 1,832.09 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.14x = 651,234.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,234.71/1,221.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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