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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.14, 1,848.21 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.14, 1,848.21 and 366.39 is: 549.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.14 : 1,848.21 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.14/1,848.21 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.14x = 1,848.21 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.14x = 677,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,165.66/1,232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.59

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