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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.56, 1,848.48 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.56, 1,848.48 and 366.58 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.56 : 1,848.48 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.56/1,848.48 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.56x = 1,848.48 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.56x = 677,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,615.80/1,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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