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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.40, 1,849.56 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.40, 1,849.56 and 367.54 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.40 : 1,849.56 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.40/1,849.56 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.40x = 1,849.56 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.40x = 679,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,787.28/1,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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