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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.80, 1,833.01 and 356.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.80, 1,833.01 and 356.11 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.80 : 1,833.01 = 356.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.80/1,833.01 = 356.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.80x = 1,833.01 × 356.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.80x = 652,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,754.59/1,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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