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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.36, 1,836.65 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.36, 1,836.65 and 346.88 is: 520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.36 : 1,836.65 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.36/1,836.65 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.36x = 1,836.65 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.36x = 637,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,102.61/1,224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.36

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