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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.84, 1,835.80 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.84, 1,835.80 and 358.16 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.84 : 1,835.80 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.84/1,835.80 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.84x = 1,835.80 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.84x = 657,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,500.05/1,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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