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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.44, 1,832.17 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.44, 1,832.17 and 355.76 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.44 : 1,832.17 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.44/1,832.17 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.44x = 1,832.17 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.44x = 651,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,802.75/1,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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