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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.67, 1,838.40 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.67, 1,838.40 and 348.17 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.67 : 1,838.40 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.67/1,838.40 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.67x = 1,838.40 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.67x = 640,065.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,065.23/1,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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