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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.43, 1,837.93 and 347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.43, 1,837.93 and 347.99 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.43 : 1,837.93 = 347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.43/1,837.93 = 347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.43x = 1,837.93 × 347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.43x = 639,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,581.26/1,225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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