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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.04, 1,834.20 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.04, 1,834.20 and 357.36 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.04 : 1,834.20 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.04/1,834.20 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.04x = 1,834.20 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.04x = 655,469.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,469.71/1,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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