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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.71, 1,852.02 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.71, 1,852.02 and 369 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.71 : 1,852.02 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.71/1,852.02 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.71x = 1,852.02 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.71x = 683,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,395.38/1,234.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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