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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.55, 1,835.61 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.55, 1,835.61 and 357.93 is: 536.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.55 : 1,835.61 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.55/1,835.61 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.55x = 1,835.61 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.55x = 657,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,019.89/1,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.98

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