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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.63, 1,857.97 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.63, 1,857.97 and 361.20 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.63 : 1,857.97 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.63/1,857.97 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.63x = 1,857.97 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.63x = 671,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,098.76/1,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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