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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.50, 1,851.81 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.50, 1,851.81 and 368.82 is: 553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.50 : 1,851.81 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.50/1,851.81 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.50x = 1,851.81 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.50x = 682,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,984.56/1,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.25

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