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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.18, 1,849.68 and 367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.18, 1,849.68 and 367.38 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.18 : 1,849.68 = 367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.18/1,849.68 = 367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.18x = 1,849.68 × 367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.18x = 679,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,535.44/1,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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