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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.20, 1,834.88 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.20, 1,834.88 and 357.60 is: 536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.20 : 1,834.88 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.20/1,834.88 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.20x = 1,834.88 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.20x = 656,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,153.09/1,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.42

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