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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.52, 1,838.04 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.52, 1,838.04 and 359.84 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.52 : 1,838.04 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.52/1,838.04 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.52x = 1,838.04 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.52x = 661,400.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,400.31/1,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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