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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.69, 1,841.25 and 350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.69, 1,841.25 and 350.17 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.69 : 1,841.25 = 350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.69/1,841.25 = 350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.69x = 1,841.25 × 350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.69x = 644,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,751.50/1,227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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