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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.50, 1,832.26 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.50, 1,832.26 and 355.82 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.50 : 1,832.26 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.50/1,832.26 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.50x = 1,832.26 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.50x = 651,954.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,954.75/1,221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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