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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.66, 1,852.29 and 368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.66, 1,852.29 and 368.97 is: 553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.66 : 1,852.29 = 368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.66/1,852.29 = 368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.66x = 1,852.29 × 368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.66x = 683,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,438.52/1,234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.55

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