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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.72, 1,836.90 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.72, 1,836.90 and 359.01 is: 538.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.72 : 1,836.90 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.72/1,836.90 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.72x = 1,836.90 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.72x = 659,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,465.47/1,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.46

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