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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.90, 1,833.22 and 356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.90, 1,833.22 and 356.21 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.90 : 1,833.22 = 356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.90/1,833.22 = 356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.90x = 1,833.22 × 356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.90x = 653,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,009.45/1,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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