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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.85, 1,833.07 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.85, 1,833.07 and 356.16 is: 534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.85 : 1,833.07 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.85/1,833.07 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.85x = 1,833.07 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.85x = 652,866.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,866.21/1,221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.33

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