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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.60, 1,849.17 and 366.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.60, 1,849.17 and 366.89 is: 550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.60 : 1,849.17 = 366.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.60/1,849.17 = 366.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.60x = 1,849.17 × 366.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.60x = 678,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,441.98/1,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.42

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