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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.03, 1,837.85 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.03, 1,837.85 and 359.34 is: 539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.03 : 1,837.85 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.03/1,837.85 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.03x = 1,837.85 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.03x = 660,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,413.02/1,225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.10

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