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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.70, 1,835.55 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.70, 1,835.55 and 346.20 is: 519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.70 : 1,835.55 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.70/1,835.55 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.70x = 1,835.55 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.70x = 635,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,467.41/1,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.30

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