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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.20, 1,848.54 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.20, 1,848.54 and 366.52 is: 549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.20 : 1,848.54 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.20/1,848.54 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.20x = 1,848.54 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.20x = 677,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,526.88/1,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.85

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