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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.91, 1,837.41 and 359.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.91, 1,837.41 and 359.23 is: 538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.91 : 1,837.41 = 359.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.91/1,837.41 = 359.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.91x = 1,837.41 × 359.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.91x = 660,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,052.79/1,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.86

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