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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.20, 1,850.04 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.20, 1,850.04 and 367.52 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.20 : 1,850.04 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.20/1,850.04 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.20x = 1,850.04 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.20x = 679,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,926.70/1,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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