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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.97, 1,852.28 and 369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.97, 1,852.28 and 369.17 is: 553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.97 : 1,852.28 = 369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.97/1,852.28 = 369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.97x = 1,852.28 × 369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.97x = 683,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,804.36/1,234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.70

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