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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.07, 1,850.91 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.07, 1,850.91 and 368.18 is: 552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.07 : 1,850.91 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.07/1,850.91 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.07x = 1,850.91 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.07x = 681,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,468.04/1,234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.21

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