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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.90, 1,838.28 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.90, 1,838.28 and 360.04 is: 539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.90 : 1,838.28 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.90/1,838.28 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.90x = 1,838.28 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.90x = 661,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,854.33/1,225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.89

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