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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.60, 1,832.69 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.60, 1,832.69 and 355.92 is: 533.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.60 : 1,832.69 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.60/1,832.69 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.60x = 1,832.69 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.60x = 652,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,291.02/1,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.96

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