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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.26, 1,834.92 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.26, 1,834.92 and 357.56 is: 536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.26 : 1,834.92 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.26/1,834.92 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.26x = 1,834.92 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.26x = 656,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,094.00/1,223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.35

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