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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.22, 1,843.92 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.22, 1,843.92 and 351.74 is: 527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.22 : 1,843.92 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.22/1,843.92 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.22x = 1,843.92 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.22x = 648,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,580.42/1,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.64

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