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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.39, 1,846.80 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.39, 1,846.80 and 353.88 is: 530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.39 : 1,846.80 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.39/1,846.80 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.39x = 1,846.80 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.39x = 653,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,545.58/1,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.74

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