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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.00, 1,832.96 and 344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.00, 1,832.96 and 344.51 is: 516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.00 : 1,832.96 = 344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.00/1,832.96 = 344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.00x = 1,832.96 × 344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.00x = 631,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,466.74/1,222.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.75

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