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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.50, 1,835.25 and 357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.50, 1,835.25 and 357.82 is: 536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.50 : 1,835.25 = 357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.50/1,835.25 = 357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.50x = 1,835.25 × 357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.50x = 656,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,689.16/1,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.73

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