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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.35, 1,846.98 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.35, 1,846.98 and 353.94 is: 530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.35 : 1,846.98 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.35/1,846.98 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.35x = 1,846.98 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.35x = 653,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,720.10/1,231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.90

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