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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.59, 1,837.17 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.59, 1,837.17 and 358.88 is: 538.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.59 : 1,837.17 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.59/1,837.17 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.59x = 1,837.17 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.59x = 659,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,314.38/1,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.40

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