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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.61, 1,841.43 and 350.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.61, 1,841.43 and 350.13 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.61 : 1,841.43 = 350.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.61/1,841.43 = 350.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.61x = 1,841.43 × 350.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.61x = 644,739.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,739.89/1,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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