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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.52, 1,835.26 and 357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.52, 1,835.26 and 357.83 is: 536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.52 : 1,835.26 = 357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.52/1,835.26 = 357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.52x = 1,835.26 × 357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.52x = 656,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,707.90/1,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.74

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