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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.99, 1,835.72 and 358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.99, 1,835.72 and 358.37 is: 537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.99 : 1,835.72 = 358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.99/1,835.72 = 358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.99x = 1,835.72 × 358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.99x = 657,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,865.18/1,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.48

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