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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.44, 1,836.96 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.44, 1,836.96 and 358.75 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.44 : 1,836.96 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.44/1,836.96 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.44x = 1,836.96 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.44x = 659,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,009.40/1,224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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