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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.66, 1,838.79 and 359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.66, 1,838.79 and 359.97 is: 540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.66 : 1,838.79 = 359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.66/1,838.79 = 359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.66x = 1,838.79 × 359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.66x = 661,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,909.24/1,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.04

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