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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.42, 1,835.14 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.42, 1,835.14 and 345.92 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.42 : 1,835.14 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.42/1,835.14 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.42x = 1,835.14 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.42x = 634,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,812.56/1,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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