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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.10, 1,837.76 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.10, 1,837.76 and 347.61 is: 521.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.10 : 1,837.76 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.10/1,837.76 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.10x = 1,837.76 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.10x = 638,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,823.75/1,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.45

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