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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.68, 1,838.72 and 360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.68, 1,838.72 and 360.08 is: 540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.68 : 1,838.72 = 360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.68/1,838.72 = 360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.68x = 1,838.72 × 360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.68x = 662,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,086.30/1,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.18

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