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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.63, 1,836.68 and 347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.63, 1,836.68 and 347.12 is: 520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.63 : 1,836.68 = 347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.63/1,836.68 = 347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.63x = 1,836.68 × 347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.63x = 637,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,538.74/1,224.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.60

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