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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.44, 1,835.46 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.44, 1,835.46 and 357.75 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.44 : 1,835.46 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.44/1,835.46 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.44x = 1,835.46 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.44x = 656,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,635.82/1,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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