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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.62, 1,851.93 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.62, 1,851.93 and 357.17 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.62 : 1,851.93 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.62/1,851.93 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.62x = 1,851.93 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.62x = 661,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,449.79/1,234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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