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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.34, 1,837.46 and 359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.34, 1,837.46 and 359.72 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.34 : 1,837.46 = 359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.34/1,837.46 = 359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.34x = 1,837.46 × 359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.34x = 660,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,971.11/1,225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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