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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.07, 1,838.91 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.07, 1,838.91 and 360.18 is: 540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.07 : 1,838.91 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.07/1,838.91 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.07x = 1,838.91 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.07x = 662,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,338.60/1,226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.21

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