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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.72, 1,850.40 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.72, 1,850.40 and 367.92 is: 551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.72 : 1,850.40 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.72/1,850.40 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.72x = 1,850.40 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.72x = 680,799.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,799.17/1,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.83

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