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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.05, 1,836.36 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.05, 1,836.36 and 358.43 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.05 : 1,836.36 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.05/1,836.36 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.05x = 1,836.36 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.05x = 658,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,206.51/1,224.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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