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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.34, 1,834.46 and 357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.34, 1,834.46 and 357.72 is: 536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.34 : 1,834.46 = 357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.34/1,834.46 = 357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.34x = 1,834.46 × 357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.34x = 656,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,223.03/1,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.42

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