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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.07, 1,834.41 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.07, 1,834.41 and 357.18 is: 535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.07 : 1,834.41 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.07/1,834.41 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.07x = 1,834.41 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.07x = 655,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,214.56/1,223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.71

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