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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.08, 1,851.04 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.08, 1,851.04 and 368.40 is: 552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.08 : 1,851.04 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.08/1,851.04 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.08x = 1,851.04 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.08x = 681,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,923.14/1,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.58

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