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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.04, 1,852.56 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.04, 1,852.56 and 369.48 is: 554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.04 : 1,852.56 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.04/1,852.56 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.04x = 1,852.56 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.04x = 684,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,483.87/1,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.22

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