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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.87, 1,850.79 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.87, 1,850.79 and 368.19 is: 552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.87 : 1,850.79 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.87/1,850.79 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.87x = 1,850.79 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.87x = 681,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,442.37/1,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.28

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