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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.67, 1,855.27 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.67, 1,855.27 and 359.18 is: 538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.67 : 1,855.27 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.67/1,855.27 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.67x = 1,855.27 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.67x = 666,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,374.01/1,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.85

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