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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223, 1,834.56 and 357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223, 1,834.56 and 357.38 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223 : 1,834.56 = 357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223/1,834.56 = 357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223x = 1,834.56 × 357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223x = 655,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,635.05/1,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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