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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.29, 1,833.75 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.29, 1,833.75 and 356.67 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.29 : 1,833.75 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.29/1,833.75 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.29x = 1,833.75 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.29x = 654,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,043.61/1,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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