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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.05, 1,848.05 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.05, 1,848.05 and 354.56 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.05 : 1,848.05 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.05/1,848.05 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.05x = 1,848.05 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.05x = 655,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,245.32/1,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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