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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.09, 1,853.97 and 346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.09, 1,853.97 and 346.69 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.09 : 1,853.97 = 346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.09/1,853.97 = 346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.09x = 1,853.97 × 346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.09x = 642,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,749.09/1,236.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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