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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.07, 1,852.59 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.07, 1,852.59 and 369.38 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.07 : 1,852.59 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.07/1,852.59 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.07x = 1,852.59 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.07x = 684,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,300.43/1,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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