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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.46, 1,836.78 and 358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.46, 1,836.78 and 358.76 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.46 : 1,836.78 = 358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.46/1,836.78 = 358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.46x = 1,836.78 × 358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.46x = 658,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,963.19/1,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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