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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.86, 1,834.38 and 357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.86, 1,834.38 and 357.24 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.86 : 1,834.38 = 357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.86/1,834.38 = 357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.86x = 1,834.38 × 357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.86x = 655,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,313.91/1,222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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