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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.28, 1,850.78 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.28, 1,850.78 and 368.48 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.28 : 1,850.78 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.28/1,850.78 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.28x = 1,850.78 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.28x = 681,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,964.32/1,234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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