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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.56, 1,850.34 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.56, 1,850.34 and 367.88 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.56 : 1,850.34 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.56/1,850.34 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.56x = 1,850.34 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.56x = 680,695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,695.21/1,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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