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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.68, 1,848.74 and 355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.68, 1,848.74 and 355.18 is: 532.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.68 : 1,848.74 = 355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.68/1,848.74 = 355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.68x = 1,848.74 × 355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.68x = 656,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,635.47/1,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.69

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