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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.28, 1,849.28 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.28, 1,849.28 and 367.48 is: 551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.28 : 1,849.28 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.28/1,849.28 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.28x = 1,849.28 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.28x = 679,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,565.09/1,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.02

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