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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.92, 1,849.68 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.92, 1,849.68 and 367.32 is: 551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.92 : 1,849.68 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.92/1,849.68 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.92x = 1,849.68 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.92x = 679,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,424.46/1,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.07

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