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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.32, 1,833.78 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.32, 1,833.78 and 356.64 is: 535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.32 : 1,833.78 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.32/1,833.78 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.32x = 1,833.78 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.32x = 653,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,999.30/1,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.05

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