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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.16, 1,833.38 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.16, 1,833.38 and 356.47 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.16 : 1,833.38 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.16/1,833.38 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.16x = 1,833.38 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.16x = 653,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,546.81/1,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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