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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.82, 1,857.95 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.82, 1,857.95 and 361.10 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.82 : 1,857.95 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.82/1,857.95 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.82x = 1,857.95 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.82x = 670,894.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,894.65/1,238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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