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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.22, 1,851.38 and 368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.22, 1,851.38 and 368.54 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.22 : 1,851.38 = 368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.22/1,851.38 = 368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.22x = 1,851.38 × 368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.22x = 682,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,296.49/1,234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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