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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.38, 1,848.42 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.38, 1,848.42 and 366.76 is: 550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.38 : 1,848.42 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.38/1,848.42 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.38x = 1,848.42 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.38x = 677,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,926.52/1,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.10

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