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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.12, 1,841.90 and 350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.12, 1,841.90 and 350.61 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.12 : 1,841.90 = 350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.12/1,841.90 = 350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.12x = 1,841.90 × 350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.12x = 645,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,784.95/1,228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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