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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.68, 1,841.82 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.68, 1,841.82 and 350.16 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.68 : 1,841.82 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.68/1,841.82 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.68x = 1,841.82 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.68x = 644,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,931.69/1,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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