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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.22, 1,839.06 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.22, 1,839.06 and 360.60 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.22 : 1,839.06 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.22/1,839.06 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.22x = 1,839.06 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.22x = 663,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,165.04/1,226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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