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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.48, 1,832.54 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.48, 1,832.54 and 355.80 is: 533.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.48 : 1,832.54 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.48/1,832.54 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.48x = 1,832.54 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.48x = 652,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,017.73/1,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.79

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