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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.88, 1,849.56 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.88, 1,849.56 and 367.08 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.88 : 1,849.56 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.88/1,849.56 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.88x = 1,849.56 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.88x = 678,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,936.48/1,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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