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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.82, 1,837.50 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.82, 1,837.50 and 359.20 is: 538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.82 : 1,837.50 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.82/1,837.50 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.82x = 1,837.50 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.82x = 660,030
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,030/1,224.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.88

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