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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.93, 1,832.68 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.93, 1,832.68 and 344.35 is: 516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.93 : 1,832.68 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.93/1,832.68 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.93x = 1,832.68 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.93x = 631,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,083.36/1,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.46

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