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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.86, 1,837.42 and 359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.86, 1,837.42 and 359.17 is: 538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.86 : 1,837.42 = 359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.86/1,837.42 = 359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.86x = 1,837.42 × 359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.86x = 659,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,940.65/1,224.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.79

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