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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.60, 1,832.55 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.60, 1,832.55 and 355.89 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.60 : 1,832.55 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.60/1,832.55 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.60x = 1,832.55 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.60x = 652,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,186.22/1,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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