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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.96, 1,832.94 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.96, 1,832.94 and 356.34 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.96 : 1,832.94 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.96/1,832.94 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.96x = 1,832.94 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.96x = 653,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,149.84/1,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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