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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.52, 1,854.78 and 359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.52, 1,854.78 and 359.08 is: 538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.52 : 1,854.78 = 359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.52/1,854.78 = 359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.52x = 1,854.78 × 359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.52x = 666,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,014.40/1,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.62

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