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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.24, 1,846.69 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.24, 1,846.69 and 353.82 is: 530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.24 : 1,846.69 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.24/1,846.69 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.24x = 1,846.69 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.24x = 653,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,395.86/1,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.68

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