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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.48, 1,850.32 and 367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.48, 1,850.32 and 367.82 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.48 : 1,850.32 = 367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.48/1,850.32 = 367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.48x = 1,850.32 × 367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.48x = 680,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,584.70/1,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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