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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.78, 1,835.72 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.78, 1,835.72 and 358.09 is: 537.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.78 : 1,835.72 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.78/1,835.72 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.78x = 1,835.72 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.78x = 657,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,352.97/1,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.15

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