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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.42, 1,848.51 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.42, 1,848.51 and 366.74 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.42 : 1,848.51 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.42/1,848.51 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.42x = 1,848.51 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.42x = 677,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,922.56/1,232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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