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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.01, 1,837.28 and 359.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.01, 1,837.28 and 359.09 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.01 : 1,837.28 = 359.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.01/1,837.28 = 359.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.01x = 1,837.28 × 359.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.01x = 659,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,747.08/1,225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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