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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.46, 1,848.99 and 366.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.46, 1,848.99 and 366.77 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.46 : 1,848.99 = 366.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.46/1,848.99 = 366.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.46x = 1,848.99 × 366.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.46x = 678,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,160.06/1,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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