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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.57, 1,834.98 and 346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.57, 1,834.98 and 346.01 is: 518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.57 : 1,834.98 = 346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.57/1,834.98 = 346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.57x = 1,834.98 × 346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.57x = 634,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,912.25/1,223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.90

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