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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.35, 1,835.97 and 358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.35, 1,835.97 and 358.73 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.35 : 1,835.97 = 358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.35/1,835.97 = 358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.35x = 1,835.97 × 358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.35x = 658,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,608.34/1,224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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