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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.32, 1,838.28 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.32, 1,838.28 and 359.64 is: 539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.32 : 1,838.28 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.32/1,838.28 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.32x = 1,838.28 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.32x = 661,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,119.02/1,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.55

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