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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.16, 1,851.52 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.16, 1,851.52 and 368.48 is: 552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.16 : 1,851.52 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.16/1,851.52 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.16x = 1,851.52 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.16x = 682,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,248.09/1,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.80

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