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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.76, 1,833.06 and 356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.76, 1,833.06 and 356.20 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.76 : 1,833.06 = 356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.76/1,833.06 = 356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.76x = 1,833.06 × 356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.76x = 652,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,935.97/1,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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