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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.58, 1,848.90 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.58, 1,848.90 and 355.15 is: 532.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.58 : 1,848.90 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.58/1,848.90 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.58x = 1,848.90 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.58x = 656,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,627.59/1,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.73

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