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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.25, 1,835.18 and 357.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.25, 1,835.18 and 357.57 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.25 : 1,835.18 = 357.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.25/1,835.18 = 357.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.25x = 1,835.18 × 357.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.25x = 656,205.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,205.31/1,223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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