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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.35, 1,838.16 and 359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.35, 1,838.16 and 359.66 is: 539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.35 : 1,838.16 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.35/1,838.16 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.35x = 1,838.16 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.35x = 661,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,117.22/1,225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.53

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