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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.30, 1,834.76 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.30, 1,834.76 and 390.26 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.30 : 1,834.76 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.30/1,834.76 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.30x = 1,834.76 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.30x = 716,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,022.31/1,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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