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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.94, 1,840.04 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.94, 1,840.04 and 349.52 is: 524.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.94 : 1,840.04 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.94/1,840.04 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.94x = 1,840.04 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.94x = 643,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,119.83/1,226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.17

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