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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.50, 1,850.22 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.50, 1,850.22 and 356.01 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.50 : 1,850.22 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.50/1,850.22 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.50x = 1,850.22 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.50x = 658,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,696.82/1,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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