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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.74, 1,838.60 and 360.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.74, 1,838.60 and 360.05 is: 540.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.74 : 1,838.60 = 360.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.74/1,838.60 = 360.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.74x = 1,838.60 × 360.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.74x = 661,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,987.93/1,225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.07

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