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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.21, 1,849.82 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.21, 1,849.82 and 367.53 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.21 : 1,849.82 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.21/1,849.82 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.21x = 1,849.82 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.21x = 679,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,864.34/1,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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