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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.63, 1,849.20 and 355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.63, 1,849.20 and 355.13 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.63 : 1,849.20 = 355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.63/1,849.20 = 355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.63x = 1,849.20 × 355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.63x = 656,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,706.40/1,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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