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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.79, 1,836.81 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.79, 1,836.81 and 347.22 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.79 : 1,836.81 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.79/1,836.81 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.79x = 1,836.81 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.79x = 637,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,777.17/1,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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