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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.07, 1,834.62 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.07, 1,834.62 and 357.40 is: 536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.07 : 1,834.62 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.07/1,834.62 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.07x = 1,834.62 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.07x = 655,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,693.19/1,223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.10

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