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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.76, 1,848.84 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.76, 1,848.84 and 366.84 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.76 : 1,848.84 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.76/1,848.84 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.76x = 1,848.84 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.76x = 678,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,228.47/1,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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