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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.02, 1,834.59 and 357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.02, 1,834.59 and 357.34 is: 536.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.02 : 1,834.59 = 357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.02/1,834.59 = 357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.02x = 1,834.59 × 357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.02x = 655,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,572.39/1,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.03

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