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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.80, 1,835.62 and 358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.80, 1,835.62 and 358.12 is: 537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.80 : 1,835.62 = 358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.80/1,835.62 = 358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.80x = 1,835.62 × 358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.80x = 657,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,372.23/1,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.16

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