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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.14, 1,848.24 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.14, 1,848.24 and 366.52 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.14 : 1,848.24 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.14/1,848.24 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.14x = 1,848.24 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.14x = 677,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,416.92/1,232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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