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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.29, 1,854.71 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.29, 1,854.71 and 358.80 is: 538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.29 : 1,854.71 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.29/1,854.71 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.29x = 1,854.71 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.29x = 665,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,477.56/1,236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.29

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