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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.59, 1,838.43 and 359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.59, 1,838.43 and 359.90 is: 539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.59 : 1,838.43 = 359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.59/1,838.43 = 359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.59x = 1,838.43 × 359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.59x = 661,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,655.55/1,225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.87

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