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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.70, 1,852.08 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.70, 1,852.08 and 357.30 is: 535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.70 : 1,852.08 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.70/1,852.08 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.70x = 1,852.08 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.70x = 661,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,748.18/1,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.96

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