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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.21, 1,836.43 and 346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.21, 1,836.43 and 346.73 is: 520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.21 : 1,836.43 = 346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.21/1,836.43 = 346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.21x = 1,836.43 × 346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.21x = 636,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,735.32/1,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.12

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