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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.16, 1,848.54 and 366.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.16, 1,848.54 and 366.46 is: 549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.16 : 1,848.54 = 366.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.16/1,848.54 = 366.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.16x = 1,848.54 × 366.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.16x = 677,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,415.97/1,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.78

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