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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.26, 1,848.66 and 354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.26, 1,848.66 and 354.76 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.26 : 1,848.66 = 354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.26/1,848.66 = 354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.26x = 1,848.66 × 354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.26x = 655,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,824.67/1,232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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