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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.79, 1,838.99 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.79, 1,838.99 and 360.11 is: 540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.79 : 1,838.99 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.79/1,838.99 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.79x = 1,838.99 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.79x = 662,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,227.69/1,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.25

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