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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.77, 1,835.44 and 357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.77, 1,835.44 and 357.88 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.77 : 1,835.44 = 357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.77/1,835.44 = 357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.77x = 1,835.44 × 357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.77x = 656,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,867.27/1,223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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