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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.38, 1,838.34 and 359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.38, 1,838.34 and 359.64 is: 539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.38 : 1,838.34 = 359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.38/1,838.34 = 359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.38x = 1,838.34 × 359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.38x = 661,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,140.60/1,225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.54

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